After months of research, organization, and work, the newest Bruce Museum exhibit is coming together. Secrets of Fossil Lake opens on Saturday and stars fossils from the Green River Formation of ancient Wyoming and Utah. Fossil Lake is an amazing site. The area is now a desert, but 52 million years ago, Fossil Lake was lush and thriving.
Read MoreIt’s a good time to be a squirrel. You might have noticed that there are more acorns around than usual this autumn. That is because we are currently experiencing what is known as a mast year. During an oak mast year, oak trees produce more acorns than usual.
Read MoreIf you had to guess, would you say that this is a real fossil, or a reproduction? This is one of the specimens soon to be on display at the Bruce Museum for the upcoming Secrets of Fossil Lake exhibition. As you might have guessed, it is a snake skeleton. As you may not have guessed, it is a reproduction.
Read MoreGreenwich Town Hall has been invaded by dinosaurs for the month of November! To add some Mesozoic mania to the area, yesterday we set up a dinosaur-themed display case in Town Hall.
Read MoreDogs are called “man’s best friend” but did you know that dogs around the world are infecting humans with a deadly virus? As Halloween draws near, let’s take a closer look at one of the dark sides of our furry friends.
Read MoreLate October is a fine time to curl up with a mug of hot cider and watch a favorite horror movie, possibly involving a terrifying marauding beast. Monster movies have a long history and the legend of the vampire has inspired enduring fascination. This cultural interest can be traced back to the novel Dracula. Dracula was not the first time a vampire appeared in literature, but it’s truly the book that established vampires as a horror staple. The question is, where did the author Bram Stoker gain inspiration for the vampiric flaws and habits of Dracula? The origins may be surprising.
Read MoreThough black cats make delightful pets, these felines have a spooky reputation. They have been called messengers of demons and servants of witches. It is said that if one crosses your path that you will be cursed with bad luck! These superstitions vary from place to place (In some cultures, black cats are considered lucky!), but the negative associations with black cats remain strong. While many people have heard scary stories about black cats, a lot fewer know the reason why they are black to begin with.
Read MoreIn honor of Halloween approaching, it’s time to look into how the Bruce Museum acquires, processes, and prepares some of the spookiest items in the collections: Skeletons.
Read MoreStories about animals and artifacts by scientists at the Bruce Museum in Greenwich, CT
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