Expeditions

Impact of climate change on polar biodiversity (February 2011)

The Larsen-sector: the Antarctic ice sheet that covered the Larsen A and B bays for more than 12,000 years disappeared in just 10 years due to global warming. What are the consequences for the species that have lived all that time underneath the platform of ice? How can this environment be recolonized by other species? A team of our Institute aims to find the answers on a new Antarctic expedition.

Spiders and insect on the Galápagos (December 2010)

For almost thirty years scientist of the Museum have studied the spiders and insects of the Galápagos islands. Scientists Léon Baert, Frederik Hendrickx and Wouter Dekoninck talk about these fascinating 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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