Stories

with paleontologist Nate Smith

Who is your favorite movie dinosaur? We picked ours and can teach you about yours!

NHM's Jann Vendetti discusses the ocean-dwelling purple colored snails that washed up on Southern California beaches in July 2025.

Discover one of the 1600 species of native California bees and the intimate portraits in conservation photographer Krystle Hickman's forthcoming book, The ABCs of California Native Bees 

UNLAB researchers share insights from their collections-based research conducted at the Natural History Museum.

The shells of a violet-colored sea snail, Janthina janthina, washed up on SoCal beaches recently.

From the opening day of Fierce! The Story of Cats, a discussion on P-22, the mountain lion that left a lasting influence on art, culture, wildlife conservation, and public awareness of urban nature.

When Southern California (or other bat-heavy areas) sees waves of extreme heat, the second-largest order of mammals can be put at significant risk. But with a little community assistance, our nocturnal neighbors like this Yuma myotis can sleep safely during hot days in a comfortable bat box — which you can easily build and install yourself.

As the ocean temperature continues to rise, how are the Pacific’s flora and fauna faring, adapting— or not—and how can people help?

We’re diving into the curious phenomenon of bears in pools with our bear experts and local observers to learn what to do when encountering a vibey bear in your backyard.