The Royal BC Museum’s Mammalogy collection contains a few preserved embryos, but most are neonates to adults prepared as skins and skeletons. About 346 species are represented in this collection. The collection grows each year, mostly from salvage, with priority given to specimens from northern British Columbia.
Our collections include materials and records, some of which may contain certain images, descriptions, depictions, or language that may be outdated or offensive, both culturally and generally, and may not reflect the current values of the Royal BC Museum.
Although these materials are preserved for their research and historical value, we recognize that they can cause distress. We strive to contextualize and present our collections with respect and sensitivity, and make every effort to ensure accuracy, but acknowledge that some content may contain errors or misrepresentations.