Witt Museum, also known in the literature under the abbreviation MWM, has been established in 1980 by Thomas J. WITT to study moths (Heterocera), "Bombyces and Sphinges" as defined in the work of SEITZ. The representative specialized collection of Lepidoptera families, comprising about 2,5 – 3 million specimens from all over the world, form the basis of this privately donated institute. The growing crew of specialists of many nations, including corresponding scientists and colleagues, is now busyly maintaining, evaluating and studying the research material. Results of this activity are constantly published in internationally known journals, book series and separate articles. The continuously supplemented research library contains now more than thousand textbooks along with about 20.000 research related reprints, letters, maps and manuscripts from about 450 journals, which can be readily accessed. ... [Information of the supplier, modified]
Jones' 'Icones' is one of the most beautiful and scientifically important early works on butterfly and moth (Lepidoptera) collections found in Britain. Completed in the late 18th century by a relatively unknown amateur entomologist, William Jones of Chelsea, the 'Icones' is a six volume manuscript of paintings and descriptions representing over 760 Lepidoptera species from around the world. While its beauty is immediately apparent, its importance as a snapshot of insect collecting at a time in history when many of these species where first being described is what makes Jones' 'Icones' a true treasure of the history natural history.Flying Icons: The Collection of William Jones of Chelsea (1745-1818):This website is the result of a project at Oxford University Museum of Natural History called 'Flying Icons'. Since the Museum was given Jones' 'Icones', and a related archive of material in the 1920's, many individuals and organisations have sought to have this unpublished masterpiece made more widely available. After over 150 years of trying to publish this remarkable work, this has now been accomplished. ... [Information of the supplier]
Rudolf Leuckart was considered the "Father of Parasitology" as well as one of the most famous zoologists of the 19th century. His Wandtafeln (wall charts), produced from 1877 to 1892, were used worldwide as teaching aids. These remarkable charts, now stored in a specially constructed cabinet in a controlled environment, have been repaired, tabulated, photographed, and digitized so that they can continue to be a unique teaching aid in the study of zoology. The representations available here were scanned from slides. ... [Information of the supplier, modified]
Die Sammlungen des Zoologischen Museums, die heute im Besitz des Kantons sind, bestehen aus den ehemaligen Sammlungen der Naturforschenden Gesellschaft in Zürich, den Sammlungen der Stadt Zürich und denjenigen des Kantons und aus zahlreichen Privatsammlungen. Es gibt Sonderaustellungen und Angebote für Kinder. [Redaktion vifabio]
"Where do we come from?", "Who are we?", "Where are we going to?" The exhibition of the Neanderthal Museum is based on those central topics. One can find them in any part of the house. The permanent exhibition traces humankind's long journey from the origins in the African savannahs to the urban centres of our times. Of course, emphasis is given to the Neanderthals and the true-to-life figures based upon skeletal remains which were reconstructed using the latest forensic methods. Multimedia arrangements and audio-experiences, but also classical media such as exhibits and texts give vivid insights into the results of current archaeological and palaeoanthropological research. Computer terminals offer the opportunity for further individual in-depth research. ... [Information of the supplier]
Die Zoologische Staatssammlung München (ZSM) ist eine Forschungsinstitution für zoologische Systematik und ihre Anwendungen im weiteren Sinne. Systematik erfaßt die Vielfalt der Lebewesen und untersucht ihre stammesgeschichtlichen Beziehungen und ihren Ursprung. Der Systematiker ist also auch „Naturhistoriker" im engeren Sinn. Diese biologische Disziplin bildet die Grundlage weiterer biologischer Fächer wie Ökologie und Biogeographie, Natur- und Umweltschutz, biologische Schädlingsbekämpfung und naturnahe Nutzungsmöglichkeiten. ... [Information des Anbieters]
The SDEI is the embodiment of tradition in German Entomology. Founded in 1886 as a "National Museum" with emphasis on systematics and taxonomy, it developed after 1922 as an institute of the Kaiser-Wilhelm-Gesellschaft co-operating with the Imperial Biological Institute to become a mediator between systematic and applied entomology. The tasks of a centre for information transfer serving a large number of users, particularly in the field of biodiversity research, is now of greater worldwide importance than ever before. The SDEI is unique in Germany in being able to fulfil this role. Inseparable from its research activity are the excellent entomological library and the remarkable insect collections. The Institute publishes two journals which are the basis of a worldwide literature exchange. After a history full of change, the Institute (Deutsches Entomologisches Institut, DEI) moved in 2004 to a new building on the ZALF campus at Müncheberg, since 01.01.2009 SDEI is a part of Senckenberg Research Institute and Natural History Museum. ... [Information of the supplier]
Present, over 20 scientists work in the various research departments of the Senckenberg Museum of Natural History Görlitz. They use the extensive collections of over 6 million animals, plants and geological objects in order to answer questions of systematics, taxonomy, ecology, geology, molecular biology and many other scientific fields. Furthermore, the collections are immensely valuable as an archive for documenting the occurrence of organisms and geological objects as well as their development in space and time. The scientific results are presented and explained to the general public through the exhibitions. In these, visitors to the museum can learn about evolution, about the geological development of Upper Lusatia and the occurrence of rare plants and animals in the region, about the rain forest and savannah as tropical habitats as well as about soil as a living ecosystem. Collection and research take place in 6 departments or sections (general zoology, entomology, soil zoology, botany, geology and molecular biology). Further information can be obtained by a click on the department name in the top line (these pages are partly still in German). ... [Information of the supplier, translated and modified]
This site, which is under development, provides electronic access to field notebooks archived in the Museum of Vertebrate Zoology collections. The goals of this project are to capture metadata on notebook volumes and sections, and to scan and reference pages for online browsing and querying. Current grant support provides funding to focus on digitization of a subset of historical materials pertaining to major early (1900-1950) faunal expeditions in California. Some of this material is unknown to the scientific community, and its usefulness will grow as it is made available. The majority of our field notes are associated with specimens deposited in the MVZ collections. Ultimately, our goal is to digitally link information from field notes, specimens, photographs, maps, and other materials (e.g., sound recordings) to maximize access for scientific researchers, conservation and management agencies, non-governmental organizations, historians, and other users. ... [Information of the supplier]
The German Oceanographic Museum in Stralsund is the largest museum of natural science in North Germany. It is located in an early Gothic monastery, an architectural gem. The wide-ranging, up-to-date exhibitions held here provide an accessible, vivid picture of the diversity of marine life as well as its use to and exploration by man. An additional core theme is the presentation of the history of fishery in the former East Germany (GDR). ... [Information of the supplier]
