Expeditions

Paleotrip (August 2009)

For the third edition of the Paleotrip, a team of scientists from the Museum and twelve amateur paleontologists went dinohunting in the south of France. Two weeks later they returned with their treasure trunks.

Animals for the gods (June 2009)

For several years now, our Museum's Bioarcheology Lab is taking part in excavations in Hierakonpolis, the 'City of the Hawk', in Egypt. The ancient tombs reveal remarkable animal remains, with often surprising discoveries about life in Egypt before the pyramids.

Princess Elisabeth base (Januari 2008)

In December 2007, the first steps were taken to build the Princess Elisabeth base on Antarctica. Follow this expedition day by day on the blog of René-Marie Lafontaine, researcher in our Museum.

Whales in the desert (November 2007)

When you look at a whale, what do you think? Certainly not that the animal is related to a hippo … or that it has the same ancestors as a cow! Olivier Lambert, a specialist in whale fossils, goes all the way to Peru to discover the origins of the modern cetaceans!

Blog: Philippe in Peru (October 2007)

Follow Philippe Willenz, researcher at our Museum, and his colleagues live on his blog, and read more about his discoveries and impressions in amazing South-America.

Expedition to Antarctica (March 2007)

Global climate changes are quite noticeable at the North and South Poles. Their effects on animal life are studied by researchers of our Museum during an international expedition …

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