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An emu reaches out to a researcher. On the right is a 3D model of an emu running
September 26th, 2024

Bird paradox solved Why emus run differently from us

At first glance birds may not seem good runners. Try it yourself: bend your knees and run around on your toes while keeping at least one foot on the ground at all times. This feels unnatural to a human, but birds do this regularly. An international team…
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Press file Triceratops
The herd of Naturalis

Naturalis has found no fewer than five triceratopses together in Wyoming (United States). Researchers from Naturalis, together with paleontology students and a team of volunteers, uncovered more than 1,200 bones and bone fragments. Research shows that this is a unique find: it is a herd!

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Illustratie kudde triceratopsen van Naturalis - Bart Bus

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of our collection

Our collection holds millions of objects that have been collected worldwide over the course of many centuries.

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Dubois skull cap
Butterflies in the Naturalis collection

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Naturalis' T. rex

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Kop van T. rex Trix in kist
T. rex Trix van voren