This is the largest egg of any known vertebrate, and yes, that includes dinosaurs. Several elephant bird species used to roam the forests of Madagascar. The birds stood over 10 feet tall and weighed in at over 1,000 pounds. Their eggs, which measure well in excess of 12 inches and have a volume approximately equal to 150 chicken eggs, were prized as a food resource by Madagascar’s early human settlers. Fewer than 40 intact elephant bird eggs are held in public collections, and the Museum is proud to house two of these incredible specimens. #dmns #zoology #museumcollections Photo 1- Hummingbird and elephant bird egg comparison Photo 2- Aepyornis egg collected in 1916 in Madagascar Photo 3- CT scan of Aepyornis egg
Denver Museum of Nature & Science
Museums, Historical Sites, and Zoos
Denver, CO 15,559 followers
Be a catalyst! Ignite our community’s passion for nature and science.
About us
Mission Be a catalyst! Ignite our community’s passion for nature and science. Vision The Denver Museum of Nature & Science envisions an empowered community that loves, understands, and protects our natural world. Core Values •We love science. •We are curious, creative, and playful. •We cultivate relationships with each other, diverse communities, the environment, and for our future. •We think critically and act with empathy.
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http://www.dmns.org
External link for Denver Museum of Nature & Science
- Industry
- Museums, Historical Sites, and Zoos
- Company size
- 201-500 employees
- Headquarters
- Denver, CO
- Type
- Nonprofit
- Founded
- 1900
- Specialties
- Anthropology, Geology, Health Science, Paleontology, Space Science, and Zoology
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2001 Colorado Blvd.
Denver, CO 80205, US
Employees at Denver Museum of Nature & Science
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Come visit the library that can’t ever keep quiet…no matter how hard its terribly serious and wonderfully silly librarians may try. Join us on July 27 for MAD LIBrarians, a program perfect for your family. Whenever this team of buttoned-up librarians hears about a fantastic new book, they go wild. In each episode, buttons go flying as the MAD LIBrarians craft a new book title based on your suggestions and then—right before your very eyes—they act, sing, and shout that book out full-blast. https://lnkd.in/g7dzWvf2
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Whether used as a defense against predators, a source of magical strength or a lifesaving medical treatment, "The Power of Poison” is sure to surprise you at every turn. Learn about the many plants and animals living deep in the Colombian forest that use poison as a vital tool for defense and survival. Find out how studying poison’s effects on human cells can help scientists figure out how to protect, repair and heal our own bodies and improve our health. https://lnkd.in/g2xVcVR2 #powerofpoison #poisonatdmns
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Since 2020, a group of orcas have been observed ramming into boat rudders off the coast of Spain and Portugal. This strange behavior has piqued the interest of scientists and marine biologists, leaving many wondering what could be causing these unusual interactions. Read more about these bizarre actions in #Catalyst. #WorldOrcaWeek2024 https://lnkd.in/gw7yVWJz
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Exciting discovery! Denver Museum of Nature & Science researchers have found a new species of cave-dwelling pseudoscorpion near the Flatirons in Boulder. Named Larca boulderica, this tiny creature was discovered by David Steinmann and his family. This marks the sixth cave-adapted species of the Larca genus in North America. Learn more about this fascinating find and the ongoing research at the Museum today! bit.ly/4bLbrDw
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Beat the heat this weekend at the Denver Museum of Nature & Science! 🔥 Explore space, dive deep with the orcas, find the secrets behind poison and so much more. Cool off and make memories this summer with us. Don't let the heat keep you home—discover, learn and enjoy! bit.ly/44lbl3B
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How much do you know about #orcas? 🌊 Celebrate #WorldOrcaWeek2024 and test your knowledge below. Leave your answer in the comments. About how many orcas are in the wild? 1. 50,000 2. 17,000 3. 3,000
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In the Late Cretaceous of Madagascar, during the dry season, decomposing dinosaurs would have remained exposed for a long time, where scavengers and bugs would eat their flesh. Thanks to the traces they left behind, we have evidence of bugs eating dinosaur bones! There are hollow, oval-shaped pupal chambers in the bone that we can still see today. Even though this bone is from a vertebrate like a dinosaur or a crocodile, this #MadagascarMonday trace fossil is called Cubiculum ornatus. Have you seen any future trace fossils lately? Comment below and tell us about your cool find! #madagascarmonday #museumcollections #dmms #museumscience
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¡Atención a todos los hablantes de español! Prepárate para “Noches en Español" en el Museo en donde puedes explorar los misterios de los agujeros negros en el Planetario Gates, mirar asombrosos documentales en la pantalla gigante del Teatro Infinity y conocer los secretos de las antiguas momias egipcias en un recorrido autoguiado. Y no solo eso, también tendremos anfitriones, guías de orientación y presentaciones especiales para mostrar objetos fascinantes de nuestras colecciones, ¡todo disponible en español! Reúne a tus amigos y familiares para una noche de descubrimiento y diversión en un entorno inmersivo en español que no querrás perderte. Compra tus boletos en línea o en la taquilla el mismo día. También tenemos descuentos a través de tu biblioteca o presentando tu tarjeta SNAP, identificación de estudiante, educador o militar. dmns.org/nochesenespanol
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Beat the heat with us! Summer is in full swing, and as temperatures rise, the Denver Museum of Nature & Science provides an ideal cool retreat for the entire family. Explore our three exciting new exhibitions and related films, designed to entertain, educate, and keep you comfortably cool in the refreshing air conditioning. https://lnkd.in/gwgSgStd
Things to do this Summer in Denver: 3 New Exhibitions at the
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