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Archives finds tooth in zoological catalog

Archives finds tooth in zoological catalog

The University of Washington Burke Museum of Natural History and Culture has been collecting zoological specimens for more than 130 years to help document critters from Washington state and around the world. For months, Burke staffers have been preparing for a move into a new building. The Washington State Archives digitized three volumes of Zoological Catalogs dating back to collections from the 1890s to help preserve these unique books. The catalogs include species from land, air, and sea, with scientific…

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A howling good exhibit is at State Library

A howling good exhibit is at State Library

Diamond Pack pups captured by wildlife camera in Pend Oreille County, 2009. Photo courtesy of Washington Department of Natural Resources. Better warn Little Red Riding Hood: For the next two months, the State Library is going to the wolves. Actually, it’s hosting a free exhibit showcasing the unique history of wolves in Washington. Called Wolves in Washington State, the exhibit introduces visitors to the unique history of wolves here in The Evergreen State, from their importance to Pacific Northwest Native…

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