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History of the UWBM Malacology collection

June 7, 2018

The history of the Burke Museum Malacology Collection dates back to the origins of the museum itself.

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What is malacology?

June 7, 2018

Malacology is the study of molluscs, a large and spectacularly diverse group of soft-bodied, invertebrate animals.

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The good and bad: New study sheds light on health of Puget Sound

June 1, 2018

A recent study of foraminifera found both good and bad news in two highly industrialized Puget Sound embayments.

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A sign that the New Burke is on the way

May 21, 2018

The first of two new signs was installed at the New Burke earlier today!

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Going to the end of the Earth to uncover fossil life in Antarctica

May 9, 2018

A paleontology research expedition to Antarctica—one of the most difficult places to do fieldwork in the world.

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A fitting first object: Madrone tree specimen moves into the New Burke

April 17, 2018

A specimen from a tree that once stood on the site of the new Burke Museum is the first object to be moved into the new building.

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New species of fossil dolphin from the Pacific Northwest

April 16, 2018

Meet Wimahl chinookensis, a new species of fossil dolphin that lived about 18 million years ago in the waters of the Pacific Northwest.

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The soles of the Japanese Gulch

April 13, 2018

Researcher Ashley Pickard visits the Burke Museum to study shoe samples from the Japanese Gulch archaeological site.

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Coast Salish art piece will welcome visitors to the New Burke

April 9, 2018

The Burke Museum has commissioned a Coast Salish art piece for the lobby of the New Burke.

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Washington Flora Checklist

Explore the complete checklist of the vascular plants of Washington state.

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Washington Wildflowers App

The Burke Museum Herbarium and its partners have released plant identification apps for the wildflowers of Washington. 

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Amphibians & Reptiles of Washington

Explore the diversity of the fascinating amphibians and reptiles found in Washington state.

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