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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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    Research, Treasure of the month

    Our treasure of the month: The African clawed frog

    It 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

    Treasure of the Month: Gampsocleis glabra

    In 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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  • 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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  • Collection, Treasure of the month

    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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  • GBOL III dark taxa, Björn Rulik
    Collection, Treasure of the month

    Our treasure of the month: A daddy-long-leg spider

    They are particularly prevalent in cellars and hallways: Daddy-long-leg spiders. The best-known species in Germany is our treasure of the month.

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  • LIB, Hausdorf
    Treasure of the month

    Our treasure of the month: A scalarid Roman snail

    Our treasure of the month was no ordinary Roman snail. Its shell makes it an exceptional specimen for the Malacological Collection of the LIB.

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