Alicia's East London

East London Museum (2)

 Natural History - highlights in the museum

The Manta ray, one of the largest living fishes.

The fossil skeleton of an early rnammal-like reptile, Kannemeyeria wilsonii, is featured amangst other fossils, rocks and minerals.

Dioramas in the Mammal Hall depict a large variety of animals from the smallest shrews and fieId mice to larger species. A large selection of young animals are favourites with children.

Our living beehive gives a fascinating glimpse into the world of bees.

Exhibitions in the Marine Gallery include a complete collection of sea shells which are found along our beaches, as well as a wide range of local fishes.

The Bird-Hall shows habitat groups including water birds, sea birds, Karoo birds, nocturnal birds and the majestic birds of prey. Displays of reptiles follow, with a comprehensive exhibit on the snakes of East London.

Alicia enjoys looking at the dioramas, they certainly are the highlights of our visits to the museum.

One of the many dioramas

Alicia has chosen the dioramas which she wanted photographs taken of.

Here they are:

 

And the East London Museum possesses the only existing egg of a dodo, an extinct bird. A dodo really looks like a big goose or duck.

Alicia and Dodo

 

This is it. Our museum in East London. Unfortunately, the full-size photos are not available due to restrictions regarding webspace.

For another visit to the East London Museum (16. September 2000) click here.

Our series about East London is to be continued…..

 

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