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Bosnia and Herzegovina (BiH) is the center of diversity for European herpetofauna, comprising at least 53 native species: 9 caudate amphibians, 13 frogs, 14 snakes, four turtles, and 13 lizards. Nearly half of the species (40%) exhibit a certain level of endemism, with the most common endemics being from the Dinaric region or the southern part of the Balkan Peninsula. BiH stands out as a region of special importance for viper snakes (IVAs – Important Viper Areas), for petrophilic lizard communities, and as a habitat for evolutionarily unique species such as the olm. The exhibition “Amphibians and Reptiles of BiH” showcases all species in their natural habitats within the territory of BiH that have been discovered up to the year 2024. The species are depicted in a completely realistic manner, including variations and sexual dimorphism within species. The majority (75%) of species have been created through 3D scanning, modeling, and printing, while the rest are represented by prepared specimens. Selected samples from the herpetological collection were scanned using 3D scanners, then “revived” through the remodeling process. In this way, the animals you see at this exhibition are “revived” models of samples from the collection of the National Museum of BiH.<\/p>\n

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Herpetology in BiH has a long tradition, with official research beginning with the establishment of the National Museum of BiH in Sarajevo in 1888. To this day, the herpetological collection of the NMiBH contains more than 10,000 preserved specimens of amphibians and reptiles, making it one of the largest and most important herpetological collections in southeastern Europe. A special part of the exhibition is dedicated to the history of herpetological research in BiH and specimens from the collection of the National Museum of BiH. The collection is divided into subcollections of researchers who have made the greatest contributions: O. Reiser, S. Bolkay, E. Kreso (\u0110urovi\u0107), S. Lelo, and A. Zimi\u0107. The collection is mostly notable for its type specimens (Salamandra atra prenjensis<\/em>,\u00a0Podarcis veithi<\/em>), regionally extinct species (Dolichopis caspisus<\/em>), and globally extinct species (Rhinoderma rufum<\/em>).<\/div>\n
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Number of scientific samples (flasks): 75
\nNumber of models: 90
\nNumber of taxidermy animals: 28
\nNumber of species displayed: 53
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