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First Ichthyosaur Fossil Found in Denmark Adds to Scandinavia's Fossil Record

A new study documents the first ichthyosaur fossil found in Denmark, showing that these prehistoric marine reptiles were also present in southern Scandinavia. The researchers believe the fossil may have been transported to the west coast of Jutland by Ice Age glaciers.
Press release
04.11.2026
Den fossiliserede ryghvirvel er det første kendte hvaløglefossil fundet i Danmark.

New Laboratory Will Use DNA from Natural History Collections to Understand the Future of Nature

A grant of DKK 6.8 million from the Villum Foundation will enable Natural History Museum Denmark to establish Denmark’s first research laboratory dedicated to museomics. Here, modern DNA technology will unlock new knowledge from natural history museum collections. The ambition is to strengthen European research into biodiversity, climate change and other global challenges.
Press release
22.10.2026
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