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March Mammal Madness hypes science, storytelling in the classroom and beyond

In classrooms throughout the country, the buzz around March Mammal Madness starts long before the tournament begins. For middle school science teacher Jessica Harris, students wonder which animals wil...

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2024 March Mammal Madness tournament celebrates animals, the arts

As the seasons change, the month of March brings a special excitement to the air; 65 featured combatants are poised to enter “battle,” with only one to be crowned March Mammal Madness champion. The M...

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March Mammal Madness tournament celebrates decade of science engagement

The world’s most popular simulated animal tournament is back for another year of exciting matchups. March Mammal Madness, which was established in 2013, celebrated a decade of science education, innov...