The Field Museum in Chicago preserves everything
from fish and snakes to frogs and Komodo dragons in
their basement.
These 11 million fluid specimens are preserved in jars
or tanks. Preparing and storing them is a
centuries-long commitment, so why do it? This
method effectively keeps their shape and, in some
cases, even DNA. Not only that, but it has helped
researchers do groundbreaking work, like developing
new techniques for getting old DNA and discovering
new species right among the shelves.
We went to the Field Museum to see how new
specimens are added to the ever-growing collection.
0:00 - Intro
0:53 - Acquisition
1:15- Water Snake
3:40 - Catfish
4:19 - Komodo dragon
4:56 - Diaphonized Fish
6:40 - Spider-Tailed Horned Viper
7:45- Frogs