New Discoveries in Natural History Museums (original) (raw)

Natural history museums remain crucial for biodiversity research and discovery, housing many unknown species despite a common misconception that all has been discovered. Collections hold the potential for advancing knowledge in taxonomy and evolution, with many species poorly understood or only represented by minimal specimens. Contemporary shifts in scientific focus and funding threaten the future of systematic studies in mammalogy and other related fields, emphasizing the need for a renewed commitment to leveraging these collections for scientific progress.