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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, Press releases

    From knowledge to action: “10 must-knows” as a guide for the conservation of biodiversity in Germany

    From as yet undiscovered biodiversity to resilient forests and the impact of food consumption on nature: 64 experts, including five from the LIB, have now pooled their knowledge and recommendations and published them in the form of “10 must-knows from biodiversity research” for 2024.

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  • LIB, Press releases, Research

    Breeding programs initiated in Vietnam to help turtle species threatened by extinction

    Conservationists have initiated breeding programs in Vietnam to recover spotted softshell turtle populations threatened by overconsumption and habitat loss.

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  • LIB, Research

    What medicine can learn from ants…

    The mouthparts of ants could help improve needle holders used in endoscopic procedures. Dr Benjamin Wipfler explaines in our interview what it is all about.

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  • Collection, LIB, Treasure of the month

    Treasure of the Month: The Greater Adjutant

    A large bird that became a big surprise for our taxidermists and bird experts. The Greater Adjutant is our treasure this month, which we present from our scientific collections. It was not initially clear that it was this rare bird…

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  • LIB, Press releases, Special exhibitions

    “Nature in black and white” and “The Bergisches Land” – nature photography at the Museum Koenig Bonn

    From Berchtesgaden to the Bergisches Land and Mecklenburg to sub-Saharan Africa: 16 photographers from the Eschmar Nature Photography Meeting will be showing their work as part of the 19th Eschmar Nature Photography Days at Museum Koenig Bonn on March 16 and 17, 2024.

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  • LIB, Research

    Show us your feet … and watch the marvelous evolution

    Geckos are known for their specially equipped feet, which enable them to cling to even the smoothest surfaces. LIB researchers have looked at another aspect of this species-rich and widespread group of lizards.

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