The Cowan Vertebrate Collection contains over 40,000 specimens of vertebrates, including mammals, birds, amphibians, and reptiles.
The collections are primarily from western Canada, especially British Columbia and the Yukon. In particular, the Collection is comprised of:
17,000
15,500
6,650
1,400
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mammal specimens from 525 species
birds from 350 species
bird eggs from 600 species
amphibians & reptiles from 50 species
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The Collection is particularly rich in mammals and birds, and is home to an impressive array of bird eggs.
The Vertebrate Museum’s website can be found here.
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