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Uncover the Story of the European Bison: 'O królu puszczy w Łazienkach' Nature Meeting at Royal Łazienki Museum

Delve into the fascinating biology and reintroduction efforts of this majestic animal, featuring a real bison skull presentation.

Engage with the European bison's compelling story at Royal Łazienki Museum. This nature meeting explores its restoration history, social structures, current threats, and conservation efforts. Participants will gain unique biological insights, including a practical demonstration featuring a real bison skull and other specimens.

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Exhibition summary

This is a nature meeting for adults focused on the European bison, a majestic animal that once inhabited the area of the Royal Łazienki Park. The session covers the history of the bison's restoration, its social life, current threats, and conservation efforts. A real bison skull will be presented.

Curatorial context

This event offers an engaging encounter with the European bison, a symbol of nature conservation in Poland and a creature that once roamed the grounds of the Royal Łazienki Park. The session will delve into the fascinating story of this largest land mammal in Europe, from its near extinction a century ago to successful reintroduction efforts. Participants will learn about the bison's complex social structures, the primary threats it faces today, and the ongoing initiatives dedicated to its active protection. The program includes a practical demonstration featuring the actual skull of an adult and a young bison, along with its teeth and vertebrae, offering insights into its impressive 100-liter stomach capacity.

Admission and ticket notes

Admission is free as part of the 'Free November' event. Registration is required via email to [email protected] due to limited seating.

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Royal Łazienki Museum
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Artist line / attribution
Led by Lidia Sternik-Stempkowska, a biologist and naturalist who specializes in animal species protection and promotes bison education.
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