INHS Mammal Collection
The Mammal Collection of the Illinois Natural History Survey was established in 1876 and is housed at the University of Illinois in the Natural Resources Studies Annex. As of April 2024, the collection contains over 30,000 lots of specimens, representing more than 39,000 individuals and over 58,000 preparations. This ranks it among the 35 largest mammal collections worldwide. Specimens are loaned to scientists at other institutions for study, used for comparative identification at INHS, and support teaching in University of Illinois Classes.
Explore the INHS Mammal Collection Database to learn more about our holdings.