Natural History Museum | smithsonianmag.comhttps://www.smithsonianmag.com/rss/tag/natural-history-museum/RSS feed for Natural History MuseumenFri, 16 Oct 2026 17:45:41 +0000In the New Movie 'Whalefall,' a Cetacean Swallows a Diver Whole. The Sperm Whale's Remarkable Anatomy and Feeding Habits Shape the Survival Thrillerhttps://www.smithsonianmag.com/smithsonian-institution/in-the-new-movie-whalefall-a-cetacean-swallows-a-diver-whole-the-sperm-whales-remarkable-anatomy-and-feeding-habits-shape-the-survival-thriller-180989700/The film, an adaptation of Daniel Kraus’ 2023 novel, tells the story of a young man with an extremely challenging task: make it out of a whale’s stomach aliveFri, 16 Oct 2026 17:45:41 +0000https://www.smithsonianmag.com/smithsonian-institution/in-the-new-movie-whalefall-a-cetacean-swallows-a-diver-whole-the-sperm-whales-remarkable-anatomy-and-feeding-habits-shape-the-survival-thriller-180989700/These Five Birds Have Disappeared Forever. Their History Offers a Valuable Lesson for the Futurehttps://www.smithsonianmag.com/smithsonian-institution/these-five-birds-have-disappeared-forever-their-history-offers-a-valuable-lesson-for-the-future-180989616/In an exhibition celebrating the natural history of the United States, a small group of taxidermy birds stands as a reminder of loss—and a symbol of hopeMon, 05 Oct 2026 17:38:51 +0000https://www.smithsonianmag.com/smithsonian-institution/these-five-birds-have-disappeared-forever-their-history-offers-a-valuable-lesson-for-the-future-180989616/