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California Academy of Sciences
@calacademy
Official account of the California Academy of Sciences — museum, research institution, & so much more. 🌈 @[email protected]
San Francisco, CA
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    California Academy of Sciences
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    Sep 24, 2020
    Our biologists: treating tomato frogs like the royalty they are—all day, every day. (🎥: Spencer R.)
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    California Academy of Sciences
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    Jun 11, 2021
    Did somebody order an extra-strong dose of endearingly determined glass frog
    A tiny, wide-eyed green glass frog hangs determinedly from foliage in a photo by Academy biologist Spencer R.
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    California Academy of Sciences
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    Aug 6, 2021
    Maximum Claude-chill
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    California Academy of Sciences
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    Apr 8, 2021
    Happy 37th Hatch Day, Dassen! 🐧🧊🎂 As the most senior member of our current African penguin colony, she obviously deserved a special celebration: a colorful ice cake, a festive banner, adoration from our biologists, & as many fish as she wanted (within reason).
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    California Academy of Sciences
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    Jan 19, 2021
    Keeping a close eye on things 'til you (all) get back. 📸 by biologist Holly R.
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    California Academy of Sciences
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    Jul 30, 2021
    Just because it's deserved, please join us in celebrating the secret adorability of the alligator snapping turtle, aka Claude's favorite frenemy.
    A close-up of the head of an alligator snapping turtle, whose intimidating, beaked face is actually pretty endearing once you give it a chance. Image by Academy photographer Gayle Laird.
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    California Academy of Sciences
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    Mar 13, 2021
    A quick reminder that WE'RE BACK. (And omclaude have we missed you.) Ticket reservations are now open—visit bit.ly/AcademyReopeni… for details, FAQs, & so much more. ❤️🐧🌴🐙
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    California Academy of Sciences
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    Feb 4, 2021
    "Hot new real estate." (And hot white-spotted hermit crab caption by biologist Spencer R.)
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    California Academy of Sciences
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    Nov 23, 2020
    "Some of my coworkers aren't very good at social distancing." —biologist Tim Wong & his deceptively floral face mask 🌺😷
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    California Academy of Sciences
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    Jan 13, 2021
    "How to make your 'gator sparkle," aka the fine art of scrubbing Claude. Algae builds up on his scales, biologist Spencer R. explains, so "he gets hosed or scrubbed regularly—and enjoys it." ✨❤️
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    California Academy of Sciences
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    Aug 14, 2019
    Pretty (& pretty rare) in pink: A genetic mutation called erythrism minused this katydid’s green pigment, allowing for abnormal amounts of red—& extra delight for human 👀. Photo by Deri Saputa / bit.ly/2Z3VSpl
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    California Academy of Sciences
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    Feb 16, 2020
    In honor of #WorldPangolinDay, spend a moment with the 260 incredible rangers of Mozambique’s @GorongosaPark—men & women who put their lives on the line every day to protect 1 of Earth's most trafficked animals: bit.ly/38yGTFo.
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    California Academy of Sciences
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    Feb 26, 2021
    The only species that's missing? ♡⇢ You. ⇠♡ Quiet view of our ultra-lush rainforest dome, via biologist Tim W.
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    California Academy of Sciences
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    Jan 5, 2021
    The tiniest moth to make a giant divot in your heart: Alucita pusilla, a many-plumed moth from Japan posted to @inaturalist by user genjitsu. <faint> bit.ly/3nkp2Zn
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