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Current NEWS from the LIB cosmos

From newly discovered animal species to treasures of historical collections, from environmental changes to nature conservation in the Anthropocene, from the opening of a special exhibition to a panel discussion: you will find all the latest information here. We also offer current press releases for download in the press area.

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    Treasure of the month: A rare and small giant among wasps

    Through the „German Barcode of Life“ (GBOL) project, research is once again focusing on the parasitoid wasp species Aspicera forshzarai.

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    Treasure of the Month: the Kea, New Zealand’s inquisitive alpine parrot

    Who expects parrots in snow and ice? In New Zealand, however, lives the only group of parrots in the world that is native to the mountains and has adapted to life at icy heights.

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    Our treasure of the month: the common torpedo is electrified

    To catch prey or defend itself, the common torpedo generates short electrical impulses.

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  • Collection, Treasure of the month

    Our treasure of the month: Struvite

    The type material of the tresure is stored in the mineralogical collection of the LIB, after it was first discovered in Hamburg in the mid-19th century.

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  • Collection, Treasure of the month

    Our Treasure of the Month: Where did Alexander Koenig’s oriole spend the winter?

    When Alexander Koenig collected this female oriole in his youth, he could’t have imagined that this bird would contribute to the reconstruction of bird migration.

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    Our treasure of the month: the infamous “sand-striker” worm

    The predatory giant bristle worm is one of the most famous annelids and our treasure of the month.

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