What animal are we?
The exhibition The Animal Human aims to explain why we look and function as we do from an evolutionary perspective—that is, which habitats and challenges have shaped our species. Why do we have so little hair compared to other mammals? Why do we sweat so much and have such long legs?
All species have a unique combination of traits. Which are special to us, and which do we share with other animals?
Some of everything you can see and do with us
- Test whether you can jump as far as a hare!
- How long can you hang like a monkey?
- Can you recognize the different scents?
- Pat the seal’s tough fur.
- Climb a life‑size whale heart.
- Challenge a chimpanzee in a number‑memory game.
Around the exhibition table you can study the different functions of the body. See how the fetus grows during pregnancy.
The thermal camera allows you to detect where on your body surface you are warmest.
The exhibition tells about many exciting adaptations in humans and other animals.
Questions and Answers
Is the exhibition suitable for children?
Yes! The exhibition offers many exciting things for both younger and older visitors to explore.
Are the skeletons authentic?
All the skeletons are authentic except the human skeletons.
Are the brain and other specimens in alcohol genuine?
Yes, the brain and other specimens preserved in alcohol are genuine.
Are the animals real?
Yes, the skeletons and the animals with skin and fur have authentic skin and fur that have been conserved by experts.
Is the exhibition accessible for wheelchair users?
Yes — the entire exhibition is accessible for people with mobility impairments.
Can you purchase a ticket in advance?
Yes, the exhibition is included with your entry ticket, which you can pre‑purchase here External link.. The exhibition is on display indefinitely.
Photo: Hendrik Zeitler