Note: Some of the photos included in this post show specimen preparation and might be graphic to some readers. What is a specimen? The term ‘specimen’ refers to any object […]
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Treasures from Our West: Ferruginous hawk specimen
Originally featured in Points West in Fall 2008 Ferruginous hawk (buteo regalis) specimen Natural history museum collections preserve a record of life on earth. Well-documented biological specimens are prepared according […]
Exploring a New Frontier: The Role of Natural History Museums in the 21st Century – Points West Online
Originally published in Points West magazineSummer 1999 Exploring a New Frontier: The Role of Natural History Museums in the 21st Century Charles R. Preston, PhDWillis McDonald IV Senior Curator of […]
Treasures from Our West: America swallow-tailed kite
American swallow-tailed kite The American swallow-tailed kite is a bird of prey related to other kites, eagles, hawks, and falcons. Prior to 1900, the swallow-tailed kite bred in the United […]