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May 20

A case for new specimen cabinets in the Natural History Museum

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Attached is a very brief powerpoint presentation that shows some problems with the Natural History Museum’s bird specimen cabinets and how those problems have led to a protracted and damaging pest infestation. Dermestid infestation The bird collections are frequently used in programs, independent research, and artistic work.  They represent a wonderful archive of natural history […]

Alison Styring