Explore the World of Cephalopods

Plus, meet tardigrades and other moss-dwelling critters. | [View in browser]( [Plan Your Visit]( [Tickets]( [Exhibitions]( [Our Research]( [Calendar]( --------------------------------------------------------------- [Conservation biologist Samantha Cheng.]( VIDEO The ABCs of Cephalopods Did you know that octopuses have three hearts? And that squid glow in the dark? Biologist Samantha Cheng of the Museum’s Center for Biodiversity and Conservation takes us through the amazing world of cephalopods, from A to Z. [Watch the video]( --------------------------------------------------------------- [People viewing the special exhibition Addressing the Statue in the Akeley Gallery. ]( NEW EXHIBITION Addressing the Statue Explore the history behind the Theodore Roosevelt equestrian statue on the Museum's front steps and how it is interpreted today in a new exhibition, now on view in the Akeley Gallery. [Explore]( --------------------------------------------------------------- [Illustrated reconstruction of Trans-Saharan Seaway waters with various aquatic species.]( NEW RESEARCH Large Sea Snakes, Giant Catfish Once Swam in the Sahara The Sahara Desert is the world’s largest hot desert, but 50 to 100 million years ago the region was crossed by a saltwater body that was home to giant species of catfish, sea snakes, and other animals. New findings from Museum Research Associate Maureen O’Leary and team provide the first reconstructions of some of these extinct species. [Read the post]( --------------------------------------------------------------- [The moon.]( VIDEO Skylight: Apollo Mission Landings and Lunar Phases Apollo 11 astronauts had a spectacular view of Earth from the mission’s landing site on the Moon’s near side. In time for the mission's 50th anniversary, travel to the Moon for the same vista in this month's Skylight. And join a celebration of space exploration, past and future, at [SpaceFest]( on Saturday, July 20. [Watch the video]( --------------------------------------------------------------- [Microbiologist Sally Warring in the lab]( VIDEO Tardigrades, Rotifers, and More in Moss Mosses are some of the oldest plants on land, and they’re home to many species of microbes. In Episode 3 of our Pondlife video series, Museum microbiologist Sally Warring offers a microscopic view of rotifers, tardigrades, and other organisms, then takes us into the lab to show some steps of DNA sequencing. [Watch the video]( --------------------------------------------------------------- [Various species inhabiting a coral reef.]( PODCAST SciCafe: The Future of Our Oceans Can our oceans recover from decades of damage inflicted by human activity? Marine ecologist Jeremy Jackson discussed ocean resilience at a recent SciCafe. Explore the latest in ocean science by visiting the special exhibition [Unseen Oceans]( closing August 18. [Listen to the podcast]( --------------------------------------------------------------- [Illustration depicting extinct and extant sloth species, with a human for scale.]( NEW RESEARCH Rethinking Sloth Species Relationships With long arms, hook-like claws, and upside-down locomotion, the six species of living tree sloths may seem remarkably similar. But new research from Museum Curator Ross D. E. MacPhee and colleagues upends longstanding ideas about how sloths are related. [Read the post]( --------------------------------------------------------------- [Senior Museum Specialist Carl Mehling digging for fossils.]( SCIENCE FOR KIDS Tips for Finding Fossils You don’t have to be a professional paleontologist to collect the remains of ancient life—anyone can find fossils! Check out our list of Do’s and Don’ts for fossil hunters, find out what types of fossils you may find, and learn how to keep a field journal. Then, visit the Museum to learn about legendary fossil hunter Barnum Brown in the special exhibition [T. rex: The Ultimate Predator](. [Explore]( --------------------------------------------------------------- [facebook]( [instagram]( [facebook]( [Unsubscribe]( | [Manage Subscriptions]( | [Privacy Policy]( You are receiving this email because you are subscribed to This Month at the Museum. American Museum of Natural HistoryCentral Park West at 79th Street New York, NY 10024-5192 Phone: 212-769-5100