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. 2023 May 4;21(5):e3002101.
doi: 10.1371/journal.pbio.3002101. eCollection 2023 May.

Reimagining the future of natural history museums with compassionate collection

Allison Q Byrne  1   2
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Reimagining the future of natural history museums with compassionate collection

Allison Q Byrne. PLoS Biol. .

Abstract

Compassionate collection involves minimizing harm while collecting museum data in the field. By adopting this practice, natural history museums could better maintain existing collections, accommodate more nonlethal specimens and data, and foster an inclusive community.

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Conflict of interest statement

The author has declared that no competing interests exist.

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