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MAY—Tree of Life
 World of Mammals
Did you know that whales have hoofed ancestors? Or, that you actually have more hairs than a chimpanzee? In the World of Mammals, you’ll meet species of all shapes and sizes and learn some amazing mammal facts.
Visit “Carnivore Corner,” where the relatives of domestic dogs and cats reside. Look up to see the complete skeleton of a black right whale, and listen for the haunting song of the humpback whale.
Learn more about lemurs, a type of primate found only on the island of Madagascar. Discover how to tell the difference between a seal and a sea lion, and get a close-up look at an Indian gray mongoose—a real “Riki-Tiki-Tavi,” the mongoose made famous in Rudyard Kipling’s story.
Permanent Exhibition.
 World of Birds
How does a pelican use its pouch? Why do peacocks have such long tails? How do a duck’s feet help it to push through the water? Discover the answers to these and other questions in the fascinating exhibition World of Birds. From the delicate, violet feathers of a New Guinea bird of paradise to the rainbow-colored bill of a South American toucan, you’ll marvel at the beauty and diversity of birds from around the world.
Stand face-to-face with a male emperor penguin from Antarctica, which warms the eggs of his young by balancing them on the tops of his feet. Don’t forget to take a peek through the Museum’s special “audio field glasses,” which allow you to hear the distinctive songs of the birds you see.
Permanent Exhibition.
Introduction | Investigate Biodiversity | YBC | Meet the Scientist | Explore Global Diversity | Events and Programs | Take Action! | Teaching Biodiversity | Biodiversity Exhibition | Credits
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