A new collaboration in natural history illustration

A new collaboration in natural history illustration

The worlds of historical natural history and contemporary scientific illustration are coming together in a new collaboration between Natural History Curiosities and Curiosa Naturalis. Driven by a shared fascination for museum collections, cabinet curiosities, scientific archives, and the visual language of 18th and 19th century natural history plates, this partnership aims to create a growing …

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A Turning Point for African Hornbills: Why They Were Added to CITES Appendix II

A Turning Point for African Hornbills: Why They Were Added to CITES Appendix II

In December 2025, an important decision was taken at the international level to strengthen the protection of African forest hornbills. Two groups of African hornbills—large, forest-dwelling species long affected by habitat loss and trade—were added to Appendix II of the Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora (CITES). This decision …

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A Day at the American Museum of Natural History: A Treasure Trove for Curiosity Seekers

A day at the American Museum of Natural History: A treasure trove for curiosity seekers

As the dedicated curator of Natural History Curiosities, my heart beats for the enigmatic and the extraordinary. Recently, I had the profound pleasure of spending a full day at the American Museum of Natural History in the bustling heart of New York City, surrounded by the very essence of what we strive to share with …

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