Olivia Barney

Not all prehistoric animals were scary, ferocious reptiles. In fact, some were the ancestors of the clumsy, black-and-white birds we know and love — penguins.

Take a deep dive into prehistoric underwater worlds to discover the fascinating and terrifying creatures that lived within the ancient deep.

Explore our paleontology collection with NHMU’s Paleontology & Mineralogy Collections Manager, Carrie Levitt-Bussian, Ph. D.

Indigenous communities are the authority on their own cultures – it’s our role to serve as a platform that amplifies their voices.