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Great blue heron by the Golden Gate Bridge.
City Nature Challenge records 2.4 million wildlife observations from more than 83,000 participants in a single weekend

Data from community scientists informs species conservation, enhances understanding of global biodiversity.

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Jack Dumbacher stands against a sunlit cluster of trees near Caples Creek, wearing a striped button down shirt and a wide brimmed hat.

Since 2003, Jack Dumbacher has served as the Academy's curator of ornithology and mammalogy, using both fieldwork and collections to advance research on birds worldwide. Gayle Laird © California Academy of Sciences

Ornithologist Jack Dumbacher Named a Patterson Scholar at California Academy of Sciences

The curator of birds and mammals is recognized for his collaborative research on biodiversity and conservation.

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A dead gray whale rests on a beach on Angel Island with the ocean right behind it, Golden Gate Bridge and a tugboat visible in the background.

The deceased gray whale rests on Angel Island as researchers prepare for a necropsy. Photo courtesy Barbie Halaska, Marine Mammal Center

Vessel Strike is Likely Cause of Death for Gray Whale Near Alameda

The whale’s death is the first in the San Francisco Bay Area since the end of the Unusual Mortality Event.

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National Park Service conservator Fran Ritchie prepares Monarch, one of California's last grizzly bears, for the new exhibit California: State of Nature opening May 24 at the California Academy of Sciences.

National Park Service conservator Fran Ritchie prepares Monarch, one of California's last grizzly bears, for the new exhibit California: State of Nature opening May 24 at the California Academy of Sciences. Gayle Laird © California Academy of Sciences

California Fish and Game Commission Recognizes 100-year Anniversary of Last Grizzly Bear in the State

Statement by Paige Laduzinsky, senior exhibit content developer, California Academy of Sciences.

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Science & Sustainability
New species discovered in Malaysian rainforest during unprecedented, top-to-bottom survey
December 5, 2017

Academy team joins Malaysian colleagues to survey region’s rich biodiversity; data to support UNESCO nomination.

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BigPicture finalist winner

Photo by Alexandre Bonnefoy, Terrestrial Wildlife Finalist, BigPicture 2017

Programs & Events, Science & Sustainability
Submissions for annual BigPicture: Natural World Photography Competition open December 1
November 17, 2017

World-class international photo competition awards captivating wildlife and conservation images.

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Exhibits, Programs & Events
Annual holiday exhibit ‘Tis the Season for Science returns on November 22
November 14, 2017

Outdoor ice skating, indoor snow flurries, live performances, and more through January 7, 2018.

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Science & Sustainability
Scientists investigate how different houses and lifestyles affect which bugs live with us
November 7, 2017

Survey of urban households reveals how room layout and lifestyle impacts the diversity of our tiniest roommates.

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Science & Sustainability
bioGraphic series Lens of Time wins prestigious Jackson Hole Wildlife Film Festival award
October 24, 2017

Using high-speed and time-lapse videography, the series takes an in-depth look at surprising natural phenomena.

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Animal News, Science & Sustainability
A new butterflyfish—a rare, surprise find—is described from the Philippine “twilight zone” and Academy exhibit
October 18, 2017

A species discovery 360 feet beneath the ocean’s surface was revealed only when moved to Steinhart Aquarium.

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Science & Sustainability
Scientists suggest a “spiritual metric” for protecting global forests
October 10, 2017

The Academy’s Dr. Meg Lowman urges global recognition of forests’ spiritual value as a reason to conserve them.

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Science & Sustainability
Academy scientists partner with Malaysian colleagues to pursue unprecedented top-to-bottom survey of ancient rainforest
October 9, 2017

Survey findings will be used to nominate pristine rainforest in Penang for UNESCO recognition.

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