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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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  • Knowledge Transfer, LIB, Research

    The LIB at the Langer Tag der StadtNatur Hamburg

    We grab our nets, binoculars and rubber boots – on 17 June it’s the Langer Tag der StadtNatur Hamburg again. As a close partner of the event, the Museum of Nature Hamburg is of course also represented this year with exciting activities.

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  • Press releases, Research

    Conservation Experts Warn of Current Dangers Posed by the Legal Wildlife Trade

    A 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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  • LIB, Research

    Researchers describe seven important pollinators in Yucatán

    In a new study, researchers, including LIB insect expert Martin Husemann, were able to identify and describe seven new species living on the Mexican Yucatán Peninsula based on genetic and morphological data.

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  • Collection, LIB, Research

    Fossil beetle species described with astonishing physical characteristics

    In a recent study, researchers among LIB beetle expert Dagmara Żyła seek answers and describe the new genus and species from Cretaceous amber.

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  • Press releases, Research

    Scientists discover giant insect genome

    The largest genome of any insect, seven times the size of the human genome, was recently discovered in a grasshopper.

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  • Museums, Press releases, Research

    Study proves collision of fin whale with ship

    Finnis’ imposing skull with its powerful shoulder section cannot be overlooked in the foyer of the Museum der Natur Hamburg.

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