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
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
Trace sharks' evolution across 450 million years of Earth's history, and discover why they have survived against all odds.
Posted July 22, 2026
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
In honor of World Snake Day, learn more about some of nature’s most important—yet most misunderstood—animals.
Posted July 9, 2026
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
Discover the how summer solstice occurs and what it means for our planet.
Posted June 10, 2026
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
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
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
A rare Blue Moon rises on May 31—learn more about this uncommon lunar event and how to observe it.
Posted May 12, 2026
Create a lasting, positive impact on the wildlife in your community with these few small steps.
Posted April 29, 2026
