Wild Cat
lt is larger than the domestic cat, although it is often difficult to tell the two species apart.
Important Exhibits
Common Chamaeleon
According to literary sources it exist only in Samos island
Tooth-Billed Pigeon
Genetically, it is a close relative of the extinct dodo, hence the name of the genus, which means "little dodo"
Western Swamphen
It is mentioned by many ancient authors and is depicted in mosaics and frescoes from the Roman and Byzantine periods
Mountaintops
On mountaintops,live many species of animal that are adapted to the cold, wet, windy and snowy conditions there.
Asian Black Bear
Asian black bears sometimes sleep on platforms that they build in trees, high above the ground
Kākāpō
One of the rarest species of the Museum
Western Crowned Pigeon
The species is endemic of north-western New Guinea, where it inhabits rainforests
Greater Bird-of-Paradise
During mating, males spread their wings, jump and raise their tail plumage over their backs
The mediterranean landscape
The Mediterranean landscape seen in Greece, France and Spain etc. is found up to 600-800 m above sea level.
The Most Venomous Animal in the World
The venom of this sea snail can kill a human in only four minutes
Greater Flamingo
A migratory species that travels in large flocks
The mediterranean landscape
Until the end of the 19th century, its distribution reached at least as far as the mountain of Parnitha
The historical bird egg collection
The collection comprises more than 5,000 specimens from six different continents
Andean Condor
The Andean condor is the world’s largest flying bird
Eurasian Beaver
At the beginning of the 20th century, there were only 1,200 individuals throughout its former range
Coral
Corals are related to jellyfish, but live attached to the sea floor on rocks and stones, singly or in colonies
Green Iguana
Green iguanas are by far the most globally traded reptiles, representing 46% of the total reptile trade in the US from 1996 and 2012
Amethyst-throated sunangel
They are able to hover next to flowers while feeding
Slender-Billed Curlew
The slender-billed curlew (Numenius tenuirostris) is one of the rarest bird species in the world
Channel-Billed Toucan
It is found in tropical South America and on the Caribbean Island of Trinidad
Polar Bear
Despite being the largest terrestrial carnivore, polar bears are excellent runners, and can run faster than reindeer over short distances
Weak-Winged Giants and Dwarves
varied group of birds, that shares some ancestral characteristics with its reptilian ancestors
Black Francolin
The species existed until the beginning of the 20th century in Greece
Golden Eagle
It is distinguished by the golden feathers on its head and neck
Greater Prairie Chicken
One of the most famous aspects of these creatures is the mating ritual called booming
Loggerhead Sea Turtle
The coasts of Greece, especially those of Zakynthos and the western Peloponnese, are the most popular nesting areas for this species in the Mediterranean, with more than 3,000 nests made there per year
Impressive Gastropods
The striking appearance of these small animals has earnt the admiration of many
Echidna
The echidna lays eggs and is one of the most primitive extant mammals
Pelicans
The great white pelican is the rarest of the two pelican species found in Greece
Snowy Owl
This species is found in the Arctic regions
Coastlines of Greece
The coastlines of Greece form ideal refuges for species in great danger of extinction
The African Savannah
The savannah diorama is one of the most impressive exhibits
The Great White Shark
This model of a great white shark (Carcharodon carcharias), with a length of 4.5 metres, provides an opportunity of getting to know the ultimate marine predator
Desert landscape
In order to survive high temperatures and drought, the animals that live in deserts have developed a number of adaptations.
Bearded Vulture
This species is critically endangered in Greece and is the rarest vulture of Greece
The Elk or Moose
The largest member of the deer family
Felines: The Ultimate Hunters on Land
Today almost all species are endangered
Black Crowned Crane
The species is the national bird of Nigeria and is a symbol of peace
Polar regions
The frozen wastes of the Arctic the cold polar oceans with their pack ice and icebergs, support many of the world's largest mammals
Superb Lyrebird
It is an excellent mimic, combining the songs of other birds into its courtship song
African Elephant
Today only two genera of elephants survive with one species in each: the African elephant (Loxodonta africanus) and the Asian elephant (Elephas maximus)
Diamond squid
This particular specimen (mantle length 80 cm, weight 18 kg ) was caught in September 2021 in the central Cyclades, at a depth of 700 meters.
The Wonderful World of Beetles
The Museum contains a large collection of Coleoptera (beetles), which includes specimens from Greece and around the world
Ornithorhynchus or Platypus
The platypus is the only venomous mammal
Mediterranean Monk Seal
The Mediterranean monk seal is one of the most endangered and rare animals on the planet
Green Turtle
Main threats include overexploitation of eggs and individuals, and to a lesser extent, incidental mortality relating to fisheries and degradation of marine and nesting habitats
European sturgeon
The last individual was collected in our country in 2005 from the River Evros, something which suggests that it has probably now become Extinct (EX) in Greece
African Penguin
This species is the only penguin to breed on the shores of Africa
Eurasian Otter
The otter needs to live close to fresh water