Natural History Museum of Los Angeles County

Live Now | Discover some of the spectacularly strange and surprising fishes that swim beneath the ocean's surfaceand not just in Bikini Bottom! Join Dr. Bill Ludt, Assistant Curator of Ichthyology, and Museum Educator Michelle Vanegas as they tackle some fascinating fish facts and explore the various species featured in the SpongeBob SquarePants universe. https://youtu.be/b5Vu2zOfj6E

How do our favorite fish thrive in their ecosystems? Let’s check in with #NHMLA Scientists Dr. Jann Vendetti and Kathy Omura for more from the Science of SpongeBob SquarePants: http://nhm.org/spongebob

Over 1,500 Southern Californians participated in the 2021 #CityNatureChallenge, all to help science understand our urban fauna and flora better. Read more via NBC LA: https://bit.ly/2Rjg6th

That's a wrap on this year's virtual #BugFair! Thanks to everyone who tuned inall of today's programming will be available on YouTube to enjoy on your own time, and for more from the enjoyable world of entomology, visit http://nhm.org/bugfair. 'Til next year!

Live Now | Hear founding members of Entomologists of Color share their efforts towards diversifying the field of entomology through recruitment, retention, and activism/advocacy. Be sure to stay tuned for an audience Q&A after the discussion! #BugFair https://youtu.be/29vMcL8kpes

What do you know about the Black Cat, birthplace of the LGBTQ+ Civil Rights Movement? Learn in 60 seconds with Museum Educator Steven: https://bit.ly/BlackCatLA Joey Zanotti #PrideMonth

Get a bug’s eye view of our Entomology Research Collection! Enjoy a rare peek at incredible insect specimens with Collections Manager Lisa Gonzalezyou won’t want to miss this! #BugFair https://youtu.be/G0VI39diPZI

With nearly 70 million observations, connect with nature and explore global observations this #NaturePhotographyDay, and beyond, with the #iNaturalist Community! http://inaturalist.org : Genus Sepsis. Photo by drtylermoore. Foamflowers (Genus Tiarella). Photo by Brett Ortler.... Brook Salamanders (Genus Eurycea). Photo by Tony Gerard. Genus Creobroter. Photo by Ashutosh Shinde. See more

Discover what ancient arthropods, molluscs, and echinoderms looked like with a behind the scenes look at #NHMLA’s Invertebrate Paleontology collection with Assistant Curator Dr. Austin Hendy and Collections Manager Lindsay Walker, live now via Instagram: http://instagram.com/nhmla

Live Now | Explore the mighty world of whales with Dr. Jorge Velez-Juarbe, #NHMLA's Associate Curator of Mammalogy, and Museum Educator Diana! From its unique skull shape to its use of echolocation, learn how the real species of sperm whale inspired Pearl Krabs. https://youtu.be/z8VDknv1gV4

Tomorrow, explore the mighty world of whales with Dr. Jorge Velez-Juarbe, #NHMLA's Associate Curator of Mammalogy, and Museum Educator Diana Sanchez! From its large teeth and unique skull shape to its use of echolocation, learn how the real species of sperm whale inspired SpongeBob SquarePants' own Pearl Krabs: http://bit.ly/SoSBPearl

Have you met our Deep Sea Gem yet? https://nhm.org/stories/rare-deep-sea-gem-arrives-nhm Dr. William Ludt

Only 1 week left to register! Explore the sticky world of La Brea Tar Pits and Museum asphalt through interactive virtual sessions full of hands-on activities, scientific investigations, and more with #AdventuresInNature Winter Camp for kids.

Gallery Interpreter Justin Ramos reads "The Bad Seed," a book by Jory John.

Did you know #NHMLA has over 6,000 species represented in their Herpetology collection? Dr. Greg Pauly, along with special guest python "Audobon", shares how slime varies between snakes, salamanders, and other creatures. Be sure to join Dr. Pauly Monday, Dec. 14 for #MeetTheScientist, live on YouTube!

ICYMI: Dr. Scott Stephens, Rebecca Miller, PhD, and moderator Patt Morrison discuss California’s recent wildfires and the Flames In Our Future in the first of #NHMLA's #LATalks. Join us live for this week's installment "Voting For Climate" on October 28: http://bit.ly/Voting4Climate

All about the Backyard Bat Survey and Why L.A.'s bat man needs your help, via Los Angeles Times: https://lat.ms/3jMmhPA

Live | Join Miguel Ordeñana, Manager of #NHMLA's Community Science Program, and Korinna Domingo, Founder of the Cougar Conservancy, for a special discussion for #P22Day!

To all of the happy haunts joining us tonight for #HauntedMuseum at Home.. See you soon. http://nhm.org/hauntedmuseum

Meet Christian La Mont, a storyteller, scribbler, community organizer, volunteer, activist and environmental advocate who’s bringing together Latinx hikers, campers, and environmentalists in Los Angeles: http://bit.ly/ABCLaMont Latino Outdoors

Join Gallery Interpreter Maya Morales as she reads aloud from the book "Cora Cooks Pancit" by Dorina K. Lazo Gilmore in celebration of Filipino American History Month. Hungry for more? Try your own pancit at home with this recipe: http://bit.ly/CorasPancit

Whoooo are you afraid of? Leslie and Justine, along with a few Nature Lab residents, talk Fears and Phobias like Ophidiophobia (fear of snakes) and more! Tune in live every Thursday at 12:30pm for another Lunch Time with Live Animals, here or on YouTube: http://youtube.com/nhmla

Did you know L.A. County has 400 Official Ballot Drop Boxes? Voting by Mail is the safest voting option during the pandemic. Learn more about keeping your community healthyvote early and vote safely: http://plan.lavote.net #YourHomeisYourVoteCenter

Ready to get spooky? Materialize for our ghoulish get-together and discover - - the #ScienceOfSlime with our annual #HauntedMuseum at Home, complete with goopy games, sticky scientific demonstrations, and more! Get all the details and save your spot: nhm.org/hauntedmuseum Presented in partnership with Nickelodeon.

This Saturday, October 24, enjoy virtual exhibits, musical performances, interactive games, and more with this year’s P-22 Wildlife Wonderland Festival! Join Community Science Program Manager Miguel Ordeñana in celebrating people and wildlife coexisting across the world get the details and register today: https://p22wonderland.org P22 Mountain Lion of Hollywood

For Teachers | These Webinar-Based Programs for Students are crafted with care for learners. Bring your students free, live, interactive programs and museum presentations via Zoom! See available dates and sign up today: http://bit.ly/NHMLAvsp

Can name this fish? Explore the biodiversity of freshwater fishes across the U.S. along with #NHMLA Ichthyologist Todd Clardy. Next Stop? Lake Tahoe, California: http://bit.ly/FAALakeTahoe

This Wednesday, October 21, #WildLA authors Lila Higgins and Greg Pauly join the LA County Library to talk all about the secret treasures in your backyard! Save your spot: http://bit.ly/WildLAEvent Nature in L.A.

Do you have the courage to brave this spooky story? Join Gallery Interpreter Steven Mendoza for a tale about a very brave skunk in "The Bravest of the Brave" by Shutta Crum. Tune in every Friday at 11am for a brand new story live or visit our Videos to watch on your own time!