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TO COLLECT AND PRESERVE

Our collections show a glimpse into the vast and fascinating natural world of Maryland.

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Sample of paleontology collection
Paleontology Adrien Malick, Ph.D. & George Spicka
Sampling of ornithology collection
Ornithology Dave Thorndill
Sampling of mineral collection
Mineralogy/Geology Al Pribula, Ph.D. & Martin F. Schmidt, Jr.

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