Division of Mammals
The Mammal Division of the Museum of Zoology was established in 1837, and has grown steadily to its current size, with over 150,000 specimens. An important feature of the mammal collection at the Museum of Zoology is our emphasis on non-traditional specimens; that is, preparations that go beyond or replace the traditional skin and skull. Our fluid collection numbers over 15,000 specimens.
Division News
Myers’ NSF grant seeks to improve undergrad biology education
Professor Phil Myers has been awarded a $50,000 grant from the National Science Foundation that will bring together technical and education leaders, who are critical in expanding student access to authentic science experiences.
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Time lapse video: Preparing a bat skeleton
LSA has just released a compelling time-lapse video (includes flesh-eating beetles) showing how the UMMZ's Mammal Division expertly prepares skeletons for display.
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Recent Publications
Johnsen, J.J., G. G. Levy, R. J. Westrick, P. K. Tucker, and D. Ginsburg
The endothelial-cell specific regulatory mutation, Mvwf1, is a common murine founder allele.
Jill M. Johnson, Gallia G. Levy, Randal J. Westrick, Priscilla K. Tucker and David Ginsburg
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