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Celebrating Perkins10: A Decade of Wildlife, Growth, and Discovery

Celebrate 10 years since the redesign of Ralph Perkins II Wildlife Center & Woods Garden—Presented by KeyBank and learn how the space came together.

Posted August 25, 2026
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The Johnstown Mastodon Turns 100: The Inside Story of an Ohio Discovery

One hundred years ago, on August 12, 1926, an accidental discovery paved the way for a Cleveland Museum of Natural History symbol: that of the Johnstown Mastodon.

Posted August 12, 2026
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From Fossil Fragments to Future Discoveries: Building a New Molecular Paleontology Collection at CMNH

Learn how Dr. Caitlin Colleary's fieldwork is helping to launch a new Molecular Paleontology Research Collection—a resource that could change what we know about the distant past.

Posted August 5, 2026
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How Sharks Survived Nearly 450 Million Years of Change

Trace sharks' evolution across 450 million years of Earth's history, and discover why they have survived against all odds.

Posted July 22, 2026
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Museum Scientist Launches International Fieldwork in Kenya

Last month, Dr. Elizabeth (Ebeth) Sawchuk traveled to western Kenya to complete the first phase of fieldwork for a new international research project.

Posted July 10, 2026
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World Snake Day: The Surprising Science of Snakes

In honor of World Snake Day, learn more about some of nature’s most important—yet most misunderstood—animals.

Posted July 9, 2026
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Why Do Fireflies Glow?

For many of us, fireflies are one of the clearest signs that summer has arrived. But why do these insects glow in the first place?

Posted June 26, 2026
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What the Summer Solstice Reveals About Earth, Nature, and the Night Sky

Discover the how summer solstice occurs and what it means for our planet.

Posted June 10, 2026
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How Years of Archaeological Fieldwork in Kenya Helped Unlock an Ancient Food Mystery

What did eastern Africa’s earliest herders really eat? New research involving Museum curator Dr. Elizabeth Sawchuk reveals a more complex story of survival and adaptation.

Posted June 4, 2026
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For the Birds: How the Migratory Bird Treaty Act Protected Thousands of Species

Discover how the Migratory Bird Treaty Act transformed bird conservation, curbed the feather trade, and protects over 1,000 species today.

Posted May 27, 2026
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Beneath an Ohio Golf Course, a Young Explorer Makes a Rare Archaeological Discovery

In 2021, a boy's accidental discovery revealed a 2,000-year-old cache of stone tools. Now, a new study by CMNH researchers examines the mysteries hidden in the cache.

Posted May 19, 2026
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Once in a Blue Moon: A Rare Lunar Event Returns This May

A rare Blue Moon rises on May 31—learn more about this uncommon lunar event and how to observe it.

Posted May 12, 2026
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