Libyan Desert Diorama
This poignant display is now a memorial to these regionally extinct species.

šŸ“œ Diorama in the American Museum of Natural History, depicting a now impossible scene in the Sahara Desert.
šŸ” A memorial to regionally extinct species, showcasing addaxes, scimitar-horned oryx, and dama gazelle.

Why Go

🦁 See taxidermy of extinct species
šŸŽØ Admire sophisticated landscape painting
šŸ“š Learn about wildlife conservation and extinction
šŸ›ļø Located within the Akeley Hall of African Mammals

Cost

šŸ’° Entrance is free, small donation recommended.

Hours

šŸ•’ Daily, 10 a.m. to 5:45 p.m.

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