Arctic Bird Bone Found in San Diego: Here’s What It Means
An arctic sea duck bone turned up in a Kumeyaay archaeology dig, 10 miles from San Diego's coastline. Let the head scratching begin.
New Fossil Saber-tooth Predator Described from Museum Collection
Paleontologists describe new species of sabre-tooth false-cat, showing early evolution of carnivores during time of global climatic instability.
Witnessing Condor Conservation from Baja California’s Tallest Peaks
Braving electrical storms, wildfires, and heavy snow, two Mexican biologists have traded cell service and city life for the noble task of recovering North America's largest birds from near extinction. President and CEO Judy Gradwohl joined them—and the condors—among the peaks last year. Read about her experience here.
Three Ways to See Wildlife After Dark
Spotting animals in the wild is hard, but researchers from The Nat have a few easy tricks up their sleeves. Here are three things you can do to spot wildlife when it's most active—at night.
This Wild Life: Inside a Botanical Expedition to Baja California
Join us on a recent expedition to the Sierra Juárez of Northern Baja California, where we searched for rare plants and found hope for the future.
San Diego’s Rattlesnakes, and What to Do When They’re on Your Property
Four Favorite Wildflower Walks
Wildflower season is here! There are lots of trails where you can see wildflowers in San Diego County (especially after a wet winter), but our Canyoneers have picked some lesser-known hikes where you can spot those beautiful blooms.
It’s a Botanical Bonanza! Six New Species Discovered in One Week
After poring over our botany collection, a visiting expert names several species new to science.
Museum Specimen Confirms: Capybaras Once Roamed San Diego
The San Luis Rey River Valley is home to the first fossil evidence of modern capybara ancestors in North America
This Wild Life: Working with Nature to Prep Whale Parts
When life gives you a whale head, you bury it, then give it a bath, and let the research begin.