Museum of Vertebrate Zoology, University of California-Berkeley
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The Museum of Vertebrate Zoology (MVZ) at the University of California, Berkeley, is a center for research and education in the biology of vertebrates– fish, amphibians, reptiles, birds, and mammals. https://mvz.berkeley.edu/
🐸AMPHIBIANS🐸
With over 64,000 cataloged specimens, the amphibian collection at the MVZ is one of the most comprehensive of its kind and serves as a vital resource for understand biodiversity🌎, evolution, and conservation.
With over 64,000 cataloged specimens, the amphibian collection at the MVZ is one of the most comprehensive of its kind and serves as a vital resource for understand biodiversity🌎, evolution, and conservation.
October 6, 2025 at 8:22 PM
🐸AMPHIBIANS🐸
With over 64,000 cataloged specimens, the amphibian collection at the MVZ is one of the most comprehensive of its kind and serves as a vital resource for understand biodiversity🌎, evolution, and conservation.
With over 64,000 cataloged specimens, the amphibian collection at the MVZ is one of the most comprehensive of its kind and serves as a vital resource for understand biodiversity🌎, evolution, and conservation.
🐟🐠FISHES🐡🐟
Welcome to the MVZ’s newest collection! Established in 2019, our fish collection already includes over 15,000 freshwater and marine specimens from around the world!🎏
Welcome to the MVZ’s newest collection! Established in 2019, our fish collection already includes over 15,000 freshwater and marine specimens from around the world!🎏
September 17, 2025 at 8:46 PM
🐟🐠FISHES🐡🐟
Welcome to the MVZ’s newest collection! Established in 2019, our fish collection already includes over 15,000 freshwater and marine specimens from around the world!🎏
Welcome to the MVZ’s newest collection! Established in 2019, our fish collection already includes over 15,000 freshwater and marine specimens from around the world!🎏
The MVZ is dedicated to research and education focused on documenting patterns of vertebrate diversity. But, what is a vertebrate?🦴
Vertebrates are any animal with a backbone (highlighted in yellow); a structure made of repeating segments of vertebrae that provide support and protection 🩻
Vertebrates are any animal with a backbone (highlighted in yellow); a structure made of repeating segments of vertebrae that provide support and protection 🩻
September 8, 2025 at 4:53 PM
The MVZ is dedicated to research and education focused on documenting patterns of vertebrate diversity. But, what is a vertebrate?🦴
Vertebrates are any animal with a backbone (highlighted in yellow); a structure made of repeating segments of vertebrae that provide support and protection 🩻
Vertebrates are any animal with a backbone (highlighted in yellow); a structure made of repeating segments of vertebrae that provide support and protection 🩻
Have you ever wondered what's inside a natural history museum?
The Museum of Vertebrate Zoology (MVZ) is home to over 800,000 specimens - from fish🐟 and frogs🐸, to birds🦩, bats🦇, and beyond!
The Museum of Vertebrate Zoology (MVZ) is home to over 800,000 specimens - from fish🐟 and frogs🐸, to birds🦩, bats🦇, and beyond!
September 4, 2025 at 6:49 PM
Have you ever wondered what's inside a natural history museum?
The Museum of Vertebrate Zoology (MVZ) is home to over 800,000 specimens - from fish🐟 and frogs🐸, to birds🦩, bats🦇, and beyond!
The Museum of Vertebrate Zoology (MVZ) is home to over 800,000 specimens - from fish🐟 and frogs🐸, to birds🦩, bats🦇, and beyond!
MVZ Professor Jim McGuire and Former MVZ Postdoc Simon Scarpetta find that Fiji iguanas are most closely related to the North American desert iguana — evidence of the longest known transoceanic dispersal of any land animal. bit.ly/3DMIAUD
March 19, 2025 at 5:16 PM
MVZ Professor Jim McGuire and Former MVZ Postdoc Simon Scarpetta find that Fiji iguanas are most closely related to the North American desert iguana — evidence of the longest known transoceanic dispersal of any land animal. bit.ly/3DMIAUD
#calbiggive meet Sylvia Durkin, “I have learned so much about Natural History from MVZ professors and my peers. I have a much deeper appreciation for the work I do knowing more about how the organisms we study fit into their wider ecological and evolutionary context.” mvz.berkeley.edu/supportmvz/
March 13, 2025 at 11:36 PM
#calbiggive meet Sylvia Durkin, “I have learned so much about Natural History from MVZ professors and my peers. I have a much deeper appreciation for the work I do knowing more about how the organisms we study fit into their wider ecological and evolutionary context.” mvz.berkeley.edu/supportmvz/
For #calbiggive graduate studentAnaid Cárdenas-Navarrete, who grew up in Mexico City, shares when she knew she wanted to be a scientist. To support the @mvzucberkeley and students like Anaid visit mvz.berkeley.edu/supportmvz/
March 13, 2025 at 10:03 PM
For #calbiggive graduate studentAnaid Cárdenas-Navarrete, who grew up in Mexico City, shares when she knew she wanted to be a scientist. To support the @mvzucberkeley and students like Anaid visit mvz.berkeley.edu/supportmvz/
For #calbiggive learn about Staff Researcher Ammon Corl “I get to work with scientists at the forefront of their fields. The strong spirit of collaborative research allows everyone to figure out more than had they worked alone.” Support the MVZ at mvz.berkeley.edu/supportmvz/
March 13, 2025 at 8:52 PM
For #calbiggive learn about Staff Researcher Ammon Corl “I get to work with scientists at the forefront of their fields. The strong spirit of collaborative research allows everyone to figure out more than had they worked alone.” Support the MVZ at mvz.berkeley.edu/supportmvz/
For #calbiggive we are sharing profiles of graduate students like PhD Candidate Emily Bogner who knew she wanted to be a scientist after watching Jurassic Park, “I thought it was so cool you could dig in the dirt and find remains from animals that are no longer alive.” mvz.berkeley.edu/supportmvz/
March 13, 2025 at 6:05 PM
For #calbiggive we are sharing profiles of graduate students like PhD Candidate Emily Bogner who knew she wanted to be a scientist after watching Jurassic Park, “I thought it was so cool you could dig in the dirt and find remains from animals that are no longer alive.” mvz.berkeley.edu/supportmvz/
For #calbiggive we are excited to share profiles of graduate students like PhD Candidate David Tian who says the best thing about working in the MVZ is, “the diversity of organisms, locations, and questions that MVZ members investigate.” To support the MVZ visit mvz.berkeley.edu/supportmvz/
March 13, 2025 at 5:11 PM
For #calbiggive we are excited to share profiles of graduate students like PhD Candidate David Tian who says the best thing about working in the MVZ is, “the diversity of organisms, locations, and questions that MVZ members investigate.” To support the MVZ visit mvz.berkeley.edu/supportmvz/
As part of #calbiggive @mvzucberkeley is excited to share profiles of students like Lizi Nichols who knew she wanted to be scientist the first time she went to the Monterey Bay aquarium. To support the @mvzucberkeley and students like Lizi visit mvz.berkeley.edu/supportmvz/
March 13, 2025 at 4:10 PM
As part of #calbiggive @mvzucberkeley is excited to share profiles of students like Lizi Nichols who knew she wanted to be scientist the first time she went to the Monterey Bay aquarium. To support the @mvzucberkeley and students like Lizi visit mvz.berkeley.edu/supportmvz/
For the past few weeks, the MVZ has hosted “Drawing Life after Death,” an informal gathering of MVZ students. Organizers of the event, Kannon Pearson, Isaac Linn and Shelby Medina were inspired by a desire to become more acquainted with the museum’s collections outside of their own specialties.
March 10, 2025 at 7:13 PM
For the past few weeks, the MVZ has hosted “Drawing Life after Death,” an informal gathering of MVZ students. Organizers of the event, Kannon Pearson, Isaac Linn and Shelby Medina were inspired by a desire to become more acquainted with the museum’s collections outside of their own specialties.
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As avian flu continues to kill birds worldwide, @calfalcons.bsky.social says the disease "is hitting peregrines very hard right now,” and is likely why UC Berkeley’s resident falcon, Annie, and her mate, Archie, haven’t been seen on campus in nearly two months. news.berkeley.edu/2025/02/24/u...
UC Berkeley falcons Annie and Archie are missing. Is avian flu the cause? - Berkeley News
Cal Falcons says it's likely, as the pair hasn't been seen in nearly two months, and the disease "is hitting peregrines very hard right now."
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February 24, 2025 at 9:00 PM
As avian flu continues to kill birds worldwide, @calfalcons.bsky.social says the disease "is hitting peregrines very hard right now,” and is likely why UC Berkeley’s resident falcon, Annie, and her mate, Archie, haven’t been seen on campus in nearly two months. news.berkeley.edu/2025/02/24/u...
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Wealth disparities, pollution, and Los Angeles' urban infrastructure heavily influence coyote movement and behavior, according to a new study led by @ucberkeleyofficial.bsky.social alum and @calacademy.bsky.social research associate @scrappynaturalist.bsky.social. nature.berkeley.edu/news/2025/02...
How urbanization shapes coyote behavior and connectivity in LA
Wealth, pollution, and population density are strong predictors of how coyotes move around Los Angeles, according to a new study led by UC Berkeley researchers.
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February 25, 2025 at 11:08 PM
Wealth disparities, pollution, and Los Angeles' urban infrastructure heavily influence coyote movement and behavior, according to a new study led by @ucberkeleyofficial.bsky.social alum and @calacademy.bsky.social research associate @scrappynaturalist.bsky.social. nature.berkeley.edu/news/2025/02...
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Wednesday, March 5 -- Professor Noah Whiteman will speak about his newest book, Delicious Poison: The Story of Nature’s Toxins—From Spices to Vices. Event details - events.berkeley.edu/...
Book Talk: Most Delicious Poison by Noah Whiteman
Noah Whiteman is Professor of Genetics, Genomics, Evolution and Development in the Department of Molecular & Cell Biology and the Department of...
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February 27, 2025 at 6:00 PM
Wednesday, March 5 -- Professor Noah Whiteman will speak about his newest book, Delicious Poison: The Story of Nature’s Toxins—From Spices to Vices. Event details - events.berkeley.edu/...
Join the MVZ community for March Mammal Madness! A fun and friendly competition hosted by Arizona State University celebrating the diversity of vertebrates! If you are interested in playing, send us a direct message and we will reply with the information needed to get started!
February 25, 2025 at 9:52 PM
Join the MVZ community for March Mammal Madness! A fun and friendly competition hosted by Arizona State University celebrating the diversity of vertebrates! If you are interested in playing, send us a direct message and we will reply with the information needed to get started!
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I am honored to have been selected for the Genetics Society of America Medal--thanks to the @genetics-gsa.bsky.social for all that you do to advance science. I dedicate this award to all of my mentees and collaborators without whom none of the discoveries would have been made!
🏆 @nkwhiteman.bsky.social of @ucberkeleyofficial.bsky.social receives the GSA Medal, for outstanding contributions to the field of #genetics
🏆 @jasonwilliamsny.bsky.social of @cshlnews.bsky.social is recognized with the Elizabeth W. Jones Award for Excellence in #Education
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🏆 @jasonwilliamsny.bsky.social of @cshlnews.bsky.social is recognized with the Elizabeth W. Jones Award for Excellence in #Education
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February 18, 2025 at 6:57 PM
I am honored to have been selected for the Genetics Society of America Medal--thanks to the @genetics-gsa.bsky.social for all that you do to advance science. I dedicate this award to all of my mentees and collaborators without whom none of the discoveries would have been made!
MVZ Affiliated Professor Noah Whiteman explains how the food we love is the product of four billion years of coevolution between plants and animals. @nkwhiteman.bsky.social bit.ly/3CLsgTB
Watch a professor explain the evolutionary war that gave us caffeine - Berkeley News
Through the eyes of UC Berkeley professor Noah Whiteman, the food we love is the product of four billion years of coevolution between plants and animals.
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February 13, 2025 at 5:11 PM
MVZ Affiliated Professor Noah Whiteman explains how the food we love is the product of four billion years of coevolution between plants and animals. @nkwhiteman.bsky.social bit.ly/3CLsgTB
MVZ Professor Rebecca Tarvin and Colombian colleagues tracked down a new species along that country's pacific coast, naming it in honor of an Afro-Colombian music style. @rdtarvin.bsky.social news.berkeley.edu/2025/02/10/i...
In pursuit of a poison frog — and a culturally appropriate name - Berkeley News
UC Berkeley’s Rebecca Tarvin and Colombian colleagues tracked down a new species along that country's pacific coast, naming it in honor of an Afro-Colombian music style.
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February 11, 2025 at 5:04 PM
MVZ Professor Rebecca Tarvin and Colombian colleagues tracked down a new species along that country's pacific coast, naming it in honor of an Afro-Colombian music style. @rdtarvin.bsky.social news.berkeley.edu/2025/02/10/i...
Students Capture Elusive Mount Lyell Shrew on Film! UCB students Vishal Subramanyan and Prakirk Jain, with the help of MVZ Curators, obtained permits and trapping supplies and went to the Eastern Sierra Nevada Mountains where they captured 15 shrews on film. bit.ly/415DPOP
February 6, 2025 at 6:29 PM
Students Capture Elusive Mount Lyell Shrew on Film! UCB students Vishal Subramanyan and Prakirk Jain, with the help of MVZ Curators, obtained permits and trapping supplies and went to the Eastern Sierra Nevada Mountains where they captured 15 shrews on film. bit.ly/415DPOP