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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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Our treasure of the month: Struvite
Learn moreThe 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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Our treasure of the month: The African clawed frog
Learn moreIt has the potential to conquer almost half of Europe: Our treasure originates from southern Africa. There are now several populations in France, Italy and Portugal.
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Treasure of the Month: Gampsocleis glabra
Learn moreIn the 20th century it was already considered extinct in many regions: Small populations were able to survive on military training grounds and shooting ranges.
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Our Treasure of the Month: Where did Alexander Koenig’s oriole spend the winter?
Learn moreWhen 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
Learn moreThe predatory giant bristle worm is one of the most famous annelids and our treasure of the month.
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Our treasure of the month: A daddy-long-leg spider
Learn moreThey are particularly prevalent in cellars and hallways: Daddy-long-leg spiders. The best-known species in Germany is our treasure of the month.
