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After Hours Programs Tuesday June 27 Astronomy Live: Earth-Sun Connection Walks and tours Friday July 7 Evening Bat Walks in Central Park Special Events Through July 30 The Jelly Dome After Hours Programs Tuesday June 27 Astronomy Live: Earth-Sun Connection Walks and tours Friday July 7 Evening Bat Walks in Central Park Special Events Through July 30 The Jelly Dome

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Video Cannibalism: A Natural History Eating one’s own kind is a natural behavior found in thousands of species. News & Blogs March of the Flamingos Museum researcher Felicity Arengo witnesses the flamingo’s iconic courtship march.

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Video Why Penguins Can Only Taste Salty and Sour Foods Most vertebrates—including humans—can taste sweet, bitter, sour, salty, and umami. But penguins seem to have... Now open | Free with admission Family & Childrens Programs Discover Room Now open | Free with admission Special Exhibit Mummies Get an up-close look at rarely-exhibited mummies. Through Jan 7, 2018

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Video Why Penguins Can Only Taste Salty and Sour Foods Most vertebrates—including humans—can taste sweet, bitter, sour, salty, and umami. But penguins seem to have... Now open | Free with admission Family & Childrens Programs Discover Room Now open | Free with admission Special Exhibit Mummies Get an up-close look at rarely-exhibited mummies. Through Jan 7, 2018

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