94 | The Value of Museum Collections for Snake Conservation

Dr. Jenkins sits down with Dr. Alison Rabosky, the Curator of
Herpetology at the University of Michigan Museum of Zoology, to
talk about museum collections of snakes. They begin by talking
about Alison’s research on color patterns and mimicry in lizards
and snakes. They delve into the acquisition and management of
museum collections, and highlight a recent acquisition that now
positions the University of Michigan Museum of Zoology with the
largest collection of snakes in the United States, if not the
world. The conversation also addresses criticisms faced by
natural history museums, emphasizing their significant
contribution to understanding snake biology and conservation.


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