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At Naturalis, marvel is the starting point of learning. Together we discover the richness of nature. There is always more to be enthusiastic about, more to learn and more to explore.

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With a unique combination of knowledge, talents and skills, we operate as a national museum, academic research institute and heritage institution.

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Naturalis employs 120 scientists in seven different research groups. We are happy to offer young scientific talent the opportunity to further develop ideas in a stimulating, open environment. With 80 PhDs and postdocs, Naturalis contributes to innovating Dutch research at the highest level in the green life sciences.

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Baliem Valley New Guinea. Getty Images
January 8th, 2020

Scientists in action for insect conservation

Many plants on the island of New Guinea are being threatened with extinction. The indigenous languages and customs associated with the plants run the same risk of disappearing. An international team of biologists, including from Naturalis Biodiversity…
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Baliem Valley New Guinea. Getty Images
December 23rd, 2019

Naturalis ontvangt 275.000 bezoekers in 4 maanden

Many plants on the island of New Guinea are being threatened with extinction. The indigenous languages and customs associated with the plants run the same risk of disappearing. An international team of biologists, including from Naturalis Biodiversity…
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Atlanta vanderspoeli sea snail
December 14th, 2019

Marine gastropod named for discoverer after 47 years

47 years after plankton expert Siebrecht van der Spoel caught a number of sea snail in his net in the South Pacific, the snail he discovered has at long last been declared a new species. Using modern techniques, Naturalis Biodiversit Center biologists were…
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