PLoS Biology (May 2023)

Reimagining the future of natural history museums with compassionate collection.

  • Allison Q Byrne

DOI
https://doi.org/10.1371/journal.pbio.3002101
Journal volume & issue
Vol. 21, no. 5
p. e3002101

Abstract

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Compassionate collection involves minimizing harm while collecting museum data in the field. By adopting this practice, natural history museums could better maintain existing collections, accommodate more nonlethal specimens and data, and foster an inclusive community.