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While fossils give us a peek into what long extinct species left behind, paleoartists show us what these species were like while they still roamed the earth.

Rodents make up 40 percent of all mammal species, but researchers are still puzzled as to how they became so diverse.

What an incredible year!

Dr. Alejandro Rico-Guevara, the newest Curator of Birds at the Burke Museum, tells us about the unique evolution of hummingbirds and why he's so excited to be at the Burke.

Hummingbird expert Dr. Alejandro Rico-Guevara joins the Burke Museum as the new Curator of Ornithology.

Artist RYAN! Feddersen's 60-foot-tall mural, “Synecdoche," represents intersections between history, culture, and contemporary pop culture in the Pacific Northwest.

A resource to help confront the impact of racism in children's daily lives as well as providing training for educators. 

On a hot day in early July, a replica Coast Salish s.dəxʷìł dugout hunting canoe launched in the Green River.

Scientists have discovered an extraordinary collection of fossils that reveal in detail how life recovered after a catastrophic event.