Unlocking the information of the zoological collections
As a child, pupil, parent or nature lover, we have all admired rare animals, outlandish plants, or mysterious minerals displayed in museums. But do you know that the collections kept in museums are also of great importance to science?

Museum collections contain the first described species of animals and plants, which serve as an important reference for taxonomists. Ensuring that these specimens (types) are kept in good condition and made available for examination by scientists are two important functions of museums.
The AfricaMuseum has important collections of type specimens and the launch of a citizen science project on data enrichment by label transcription will reveal these to a wider audience and help enlarge our collection of digital specimens available through Virtual collection.