by Fulufhelo Tambani | Mar 4, 2021 | Iconic Specimens, Latest, Value of collections articles
Interesting specimen — Acanthopsis tuba The Holotype of Acanthopsis tuba was collected by H.W.R. Marloth (1855–1931) in August 1925 at Anenous. Anenous (originally known as P/ani P/nous in Nama) was named after a spring in the corner of the kloof and is located 14 km...
by Fulufhelo Tambani | Mar 4, 2021 | Latest, Value of collections articles
Using herbarium specimens to map out historical food plant menus: what is available and what is selected In a previous post, I explained what a herbarium specimen is. Now I would like to present just how valuable this resource can be to answer multiple research...
by Fulufhelo Tambani | Mar 4, 2021 | Latest
What is a herbarium and what is a herbarium specimen? Do you ever remember picking a little flower, then placing it inside a book? After a few days, you would find a dry and completely flattened flower. With a bit of care, this flower could be stuck down on a board...
by Fulufhelo Tambani | Mar 4, 2021 | Events, Forums, Latest
Here’s an opportunity to share with colleagues and members of the NSCF network just how special your work is. How to send your story: Online Follow this link: https://formfaca.de/sm/nMX076dQs or click the green button below Tell us what work you do and include a...
by Fulufhelo Tambani | Mar 4, 2021 | Events, Forums, Latest
Categories Funny or funny-looking Ugly Iconic Beautiful Here’s how you submit your entries: Send your entries to Fulu at fulufhelo@nscf.org.za Optional: Post your entry on any on your social media pages and tag NSCF: Facebook (@NSCFSA), Twitter (@NSCF_SA) and on...
by Fulufhelo Tambani | Mar 4, 2021 | Latest
Kerstin Junker, ARC-Onderstepoort Veterinary Institute Do you remember James Thurber’s fable “The Peacelike Mongoose” about the little guy who got into serious trouble because he did not want to fight snakes? Well, the spotted guy in our story got into trouble, too,...
by Fulufhelo Tambani | Mar 4, 2021 | Latest
Kirstin Williams, KwaZulu-Natal Museum Photographs of Amblychilepas platyactis and Chicoreus ramosus We have regular requests from many scientists to examine specimens in our collections. It is often preferable to send photographs to scientists instead of actual...
by Fulufhelo Tambani | Mar 4, 2021 | Events, Latest
Ditsong National Museum of Natural History (DNMNH) Click here to...
by Fulufhelo Tambani | Mar 4, 2021 | Latest, Uncategorized
Aabid Abrahams, Iziko Museums of South Africa As the coronavirus pandemic continues on, many museums across South Africa are rapidly responding to the changing situation. Institutions of all sizes are confronted with uncertainties, with no specific date for when the...
