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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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Conservation Experts Warn of Current Dangers Posed by the Legal Wildlife Trade
Learn moreA multinational and interdisciplinary team of scientists has published new research that provides critical insights into the damage that the legal wildlife trade currently poses to global conservation and sustainability efforts.
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New FörTax data portal goes online
Learn moreThe FörTax project has developed an online data portal that for the first time provides an overview of currently existing relevant species knowledge activities in Germany.
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Global database connects collections from the world’s 73 largest natural history museums
Learn moreWith their 15 million objects the scientific collections of the LIB are now part of a global database of the world’s largest natural history museums.
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Scientists discover giant insect genome
Learn moreThe largest genome of any insect, seven times the size of the human genome, was recently discovered in a grasshopper.
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Study proves collision of fin whale with ship
Learn moreFinnis’ imposing skull with its powerful shoulder section cannot be overlooked in the foyer of the Museum der Natur Hamburg.
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Alien land snail species are increasing exponentially
Learn moreInvasive land snail species can displace native species and harm human health.
