From the last passenger pigeon to a 240-million-year-old graveyard of giant amphibians — this new Smithsonian exhibit lets visitors explore America’s natural diversity and cultural heritage. The exhibit is part of Smithsonian’s Our Shared Future: 250, a museum-wide initiative marking the nation’s 250th birthday. Assistant Editor at Science News Explores, Aaron Tremper, got an early look inside.
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