Sustainability at Shedd 2020: Waste Not
When we talk about sustainability at Shedd Aquarium, we break it down into the “Big 3 Combo”—no, not a fast-food entrée—but energy, water and waste.
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Shedd Lab Instrument Helping State Detect Coronavirus
Shedd Aquarium loaned a high-tech lab instrument to the state of Illinois to speed up testing for the coronavirus.
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Earth Day 2020 Starts at Home
On April 22, people around the world will celebrate the 50th anniversary of Earth Day.
Wellington, Edward and Annie: The Perambulating Penguins
When the guests are away, the penguins will play!
What’s in a name? Sometimes weirdness
As you stroll through Shedd Aquarium, you’ll find animals with pleasing, evocative names. But you’ll also stumble upon monkeyface pricklebacks, bla...
Microbiome Lab Helps Identify Mystery Shell Disease in Endangered Turtles
Look for four new faces in the Islands and Lakes gallery: a quartet of western pond turtles. These endangered natives of Washington state are ambas...
The Emerald Tree Boa and Paleogeography
Let’s look at our 3-foot emerald tree boa in Amazon Rising. While he’d be perfectly camouflaged on Ireland’s rolling greensward, he’s adapted to th...