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Cole Museum of Zoology, University zoology museum in Reading, England

The Cole Museum of Zoology contains 4000 specimens arranged in 14 display cases, showcasing the complete diversity of the animal kingdom.

Professor Francis Cole established this scientific collection in 1906 at the University College Reading, dedicating over three decades to its development until 1939.

The museum functions as an educational center within the School of Biological Sciences, providing resources for university students and public visitors.

Located on the ground floor of the Health and Life Sciences building at Whiteknights Campus, the museum opens Monday through Friday from 9:00 to 16:00.

The collection includes a male Indian circus elephant skeleton and a 5-meter reticulated python skeleton containing 400 individual vertebrae.

Website: http://colemuseum.rdg.ac.uk

GPS coordinates: 51.44198,-0.94506

Latest update: March 28, 2025 02:55

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