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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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  • LIB

    Action Plan for the Biodiversity Hotspot Caucasus

    An action plan is aimed at strengthening cooperation between Germany and Georgia in the field of biodiversity research.

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  • Knowledge Transfer, LIB

    Wanted: Detectives at the Museum Koenig Bonn! Where is Perti, Hippoline’s friend ?

    For children from eight and up, there is now an exciting puzzle to solve at the Museum Koenig Bonn: “Taxonomy Suitcase”.

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  • LIB, Research

    The Sexes in Fish – a Complicated Story

    Not only are cichlids incredibly variable in shape, color and behavior, but how sex in these fishes is determined is anything but monotonous.

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  • Knowledge Transfer

    Ideas, fun and thoughtfulness at the “1. Biodiversity Day” at Bürgerpark Unkel

    Despite the oven temperatures on 8 July, about 70 nature enthusiasts of all ages came to the Bürgerpark Unkel and took part in a varied programme about the world of insects.

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  • Press releases, Research

    LIB study shows: Species diversity of Ecuador’s tarantulas greater than expected

    The study presents the description of 38 new species of tarantulas of the genus Linothele published in the journal Arthropoda.

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  • Knowledge Transfer, Museums

    New exhibit area: “How much livestock is too much?”

    Friend or foe? Food source or virus slinger? A new exhibition area at the Museum der Natur Hamburg shows how closely our human health depends on our interaction with farm animals.

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