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Seven Natural History Programs to Stream for Free in October

Stream these programs and more through the Smithsonian’s National Museum of Natural History

Two people an augmented-reality experience wear headsets while reaching out to "touch" a holographic killer whale.

Smithsonian's New Holographic Experience Dives Into Marine Conservation

“Critical Distance" explores why southern resident orca whales are endangered and how marine conservation can help.

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Meet the Expert Studying Fishes That Spit Water to Hunt

Smithsonian Ichthyologist Matt Girard talks about how and why he studies archerfishes.

Keeping our pets healthy is just one way to improve the wellbeing of our families and communities. Find out why in a family program streaming Sept. 26. (Kim Hester)

Four Natural History Programs Streaming for Free This Month

Join scientists, artists and educators from the Smithsonian’s National Museum of Natural History for virtual natural history crash courses throughout September.

Tyrannosaurus rex was first discovered in 1900, and named in 1905. But not much was known about how it lived or died. (USNM 555000 and USNM 500000, Smithsonian)

What We've Discovered About the 'Tyrant Lizard King' Since the Nation's T. rex Was Unearthed

Paleontologists continue to use the species to find out more about tyrannosaurs and dinosaurs in general

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