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This specimen is also the oldest example discovered so far.

From Science Daily ● Aug. 21, 2026

The British record was set in Whitby by a 386kg specimen in 1933.

From BBC ● Aug. 19, 2026

At first glance, he thought he was looking at a specimen that had been sick or injured rather than a new species.

From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 7, 2026

"In addition to its unique anatomy and preservational history, the specimen demonstrates the potential of existing museum collections to continue revealing novel insights into the history of life."

From Science Daily ● Jul. 30, 2026

The element of luck in Tyson’s analysis lies in the fact that the specimen he examined was a young chimp, and human beings resemble infant chimpanzees even more than they do adult chimpanzees.

From "The Scientists" by John Gribbin

Using formaldehyde, a colourless chemical used for preserving biological specimens that is known to cause cancer, for keeping food fresh is strictly prohibited in China.

From BBC ● Aug. 24, 2026

Among the key specimens on display is a miniature model of a Crystal Palace dinosaur, alongside other objects that show how early scientists and artists understood the prehistoric world.

From BBC ● Aug. 22, 2026

"We don't always know the full significance of the specimens we collect. New technologies, ideas or expertise often find surprising ways to utilize existing specimens to make new discoveries."

From Science Daily ● Aug. 21, 2026

Fieldwork does produce new fossils, but important discoveries can also emerge from specimens that have already spent years stored, cataloged and protected in museums.

From Science Daily ● Aug. 21, 2026

The forest troll has a pale-green skin and some specimens have hair, which is green or brown, thin and straggly.

From "Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them" by J.K. Rowling