Reflect on vanishing wildlife and humanity's impacts at this thought-provoking exhibit displaying preserved specimens of endangered or extinct animals.
Why Visit: Contemplate biodiversity and the duty of conservation through rare taxidermied specimens.
For Those Who: Have an interest in environmental issues and species protection, appreciate immersive museum experiences, want a break from traditional collections.
An impactful environmental awareness experience awaits within the National Museum of Natural History. In The Room of Endangered and Extinct Species, towering displays house a procession of preserved endangered or extinct animal specimens along a black-walled path eliciting solemnity.
Observe over 100 rare taxidermied animals from the northern white rhino to Caspian tigers to the flightless dodo bird, illuminated in spotlighting. Listen to an accompanying soundtrack of vanishing wilderness sounds as you reflect on their fragile futures or loss. Read details on human-caused habitat destruction and overhunting that continue driving species to extinction today.
This stark, provocative exhibit underscores each visitor’s role in protecting precious biodiversity across the globe. A reminder that visiting natural history museums means assuming a duty to safeguard the future of the natural world.
What You Need to Know: The Room is located within the larger National Museum of Natural History at 36 Rue Geoffroy Saint-Hilaire, open Wednesday-Monday.
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