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Department of Zoology

The department conducts research on the taxonomy, systematics, and evolution of animals. It is responsible for the zoological collections and manages the alcohol storage facility.

Research

The department conducts research on the diversity and evolution of the animal kingdom.

Our Research

Collections

The museum houses extensive zoological collections, ranging from whale skeletons to microscopic organisms.

Zoological Collections – Animals

State-owned wildlife ("statens vilt")

The department is responsible for state-owned wildlife ("statens vilt") . Endangered species found dead in nature are sent to the Swedish Museum of Natural History to be handled by our conservators and then become part of the museum's collections.

State-owned wildlife

Education

Learn more about our courses and the opportunities offered on our course page.

Education - courses in Zoology

Loan and photo requests

We handle specimen loan, information and photo requests related to the zoological collections from all over the world.

Contact and request information page

Animal-related inquiries

At the Swedish Museum of Natural History, there is a Biologist for public inquiries (sv. Jourhavande biolog) who is happy to answer questions about animals and nature.

Biologist for public inquiries [questionnaire in swedish]

Contact

Head of department

Kjell-Arne Johansson

Kjell Arne Johanson | Enhetschef

Professor

Deputy head of department

Liv Hibner | Deputy head of department

Secretary

Ann-Katrin Gustafsson  | Secretary

Post address

Department of Zoology
Swedish Museum of Natural History
Box 50007
104 05 Stockholm

Delivery address

Contact us before delivery. We have several delivery addresses.

Visiting address

Frescativägen 40 and 48
Stockholm

Bilder från utbildningstillfällen i samarbete med SU på Tjärnö forskningsstation. Education - Zoology courses

Are you eager to study the world's wildlife or do your degree project with us? Then you might be interested in taking so...

Volunteer

Do you want to become a volunteer and work with our zoological collections? As a volunteer, you will gain insight and ex...

Zoology department staff

Here you will find contact information for the staff at the Department of Zoology

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