On September 1st, recorded at the Biology Museum, Lang Biang ward - Da Lat (Lam Dong), thousands of rare specimens are being preserved and displayed, bringing to a large number of tourists an intuitive view of the Central Highlands ecosystem.
The museum belongs to the Institute of Life Sciences, Vietnam Academy of Science and Technology, and preserves many scientific documents about nature, people and indigenous culture of the Central Highlands.
Currently, the museum displays more than 10,000 artifacts according to 4 themes including: Nature and People; Geology - Minerals; Animal, plant and mushroom zodiac; Indigenous Knowledge of the Central Highlands.
Right from the entrance, visitors can admire the original elephant skeleton. The animal, plant and mushroom display area impresses with thousands of rich specimens, from animals, birds, reptiles, amphibians, fish to insects, plants and mushrooms.
Bone specimens, horns and many rare animal body parts help visitors better visualize the richness of the Central Highlands ecosystem.
Mr. Ho Duc Tuan, a tourist from Ho Chi Minh City, shared: "Due to the National Day holiday, my family and I came to Da Lat and were quite surprised by the richness of specimens at the museum. The visual display helps us understand more about the typical flora and fauna of the Central Highlands.
According to museum staff, to create a complete leather specimen, many stages must be undertaken.
The skin is peeled off the body, fat and soft tissue are removed, then treated with specialized chemicals to stabilize the structure, limit mold and insects.
The specimen continues to be restored to its original shape, ensuring maximum preservation of the natural characteristics of each species. This process requires meticulousness to maintain scientific value and long-term display.
Not only serving research, the collections are also an intuitive source of materials for educational activities, helping students and tourists discover and understand more about biodiversity.
Ms. Nguyen Kieu Van, a tourist from Da Nang, felt: This is a quite interesting tourist destination, especially for those who come to Da Lat for the first time.
The specimens on display help me gain more knowledge about the Central Highlands nature, and the children in the delegation are also very excited to observe with their own eyes," Ms. Van said.
With a rich system of specimens, the Biology Museum becomes an attractive destination for those who love to explore, especially students and tourists who want to learn about the Central Highlands nature.
Rare specimens not only carry scientific value but also contribute to introducing the richness of the ecosystem, thereby raising community awareness about biodiversity conservation.
