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“For NightTales, I interviewed Dr. Allison Shultz, Associate Curator of Ornithology, about the birds featured in the show. We talked about the conservation and research happening within the Ornithology department and how scientists use specimens to better understand environmental changes."

"I also learned a lot of weird bird facts. For example, Harpy Eagles, like the one pictured [below], are the largest species of eagle and are known to prey on monkeys."

"Apparently this particular specimen used to be mounted in the museum with a dead monkey clutched in its talons, but was taken down and hidden in the back until he was ready for his neon debut."