What makes a bird of prey a bird of prey? We’re answering that question in our latest episode of Curious By Nature! Join Elena and our friends from Wings and Talons […]
How does climate change impact animals?
Different animals have different adaptations that help them survive and thrive. Some have to live in very specific habitats, while others have greater freedom with where they call home. That […]
Why You Never See Baby Squirrels
“Why don’t I ever see baby squirrels?” That’s one of the most common questions we get at the Nature Museum, so today’s episode of Curious By Nature is dedicated to squirrels! To help […]
Where do museum collections come from?
Happy birthday to us! We’re celebrating 165 years of nature and science in this week’s episode of Curious By Nature! Join assistant collections manager Jessica for a look back at our history, how […]
How do animals survive in the winter?
Nicole and Becca are taking a closer look at what some of our favorite summertime animals do to in the winter! Do they go south? Do they hibernate? They’re taking […]
Why do birds migrate?
There are so many different kinds of birds that you can spot in Lincoln Park and in Chicago. In this episode of Curious By Nature, Marjorie is learning about a […]
Do snakes have bones?
What types of body parts does a snake have? What do snake skeletons do? Airen’s bringing out some of our snake friends and preserved snake specimens to give us a […]
“How do you take care of your butterflies?”
That’s a question our facilitators get asked a lot! Have you ever wondered what butterflies eat? Or where our butterflies come from? Allen is here to give you a glimpse […]
Animals in Disguise (Animal Adaptations)
Trick or treat? Our friends Elena and Allen are here with a very special Halloween episode of Curious By Nature! Today, they’re taking a look at how some of the animals […]
The Great Chicago Fire of 1871
The Great Chicago Fire started on the evening of Sunday, October 8, 1871. Rumors started almost immediately that the fire was caused by Mrs. O’Leary’s cow kicking over a lantern left in […]
