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We always think about how specimens will be used, but that does not mean we think of everything.
Monitoring biodiversity has become a priority in the development of REDD+ programs, but where will the expertise to do the monitoring come from?
You cannot always get to all the events the Bird Division is involved in.
Every once in a while traffic jams are somewhat enjoyable.
An incredible juvenile plumage of an Amazonian bird goes unknown for 180 years - not any more.
Bringing our collection of eggs to the public through digitization.
On her birthday, kudus to the First Lady for trying to get people outside.
The Field Museum is part of an amazing network with an important role to play.
"Museum" and "Science" go together when it comes to biological and cultural diversity
Taxidermy allows people to better understand the biodiversity of the planet.
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A unique and special exhibit gets a great makeover.
Recent field work in Uganda includes determining the voice of Willard's Sooty Boubou
Specimen research can take you in surprising directions
Recent field work in Uganda includes determining the voice of Willard's Sooty Boubou
Specimen research can take you in surprising directions
We know little about the young of many species of birds or how they grow.
Getting to know colleagues in the museum
Studying Gloger's Rule and the effects of changing environments on bird plumages
Our visitors come to see the real things, even the small ones
Olsen moves on to the next step: doing his research.
Researchers visit the Geology Department and use Bird Division skeletons to unravel the mysteries of exciting new fossils
At a memorial service at the museum, friends remember a special person
Getting to know colleagues in the museum
Our new temporary exhibit presents a variety of artwork focused on the issues facing humans and biodiversity
Specimen research can take you in surprising directions
Our visitors come to see the real things, even the small ones
Olsen moves on to the next step: doing his research.
At a memorial service at the museum, friends remember a special person
Studying Gloger's Rule and the effects of changing environments on bird plumages
Olsen moves on to the next step: doing his research.