WASHINGTON DC, États-Unis — une exposition de bisons américains au Musée national d'histoire naturelle Smithsonian à Washington DC. Le musée, situé sur le National Mall, abrite de vastes collections de spécimens et d'artefacts d'histoire naturelle. Le bison américain, également connu sous le nom de buffle, est un symbole emblématique de l'Ouest américain et était autrefois presque éteint.
8256 x 5504 px | 69,9 x 46,6 cm | 27,5 x 18,3 inches | 300dpi
Date de la prise de vue:
31 juillet 2024
Lieu:
National Mall, Washington, District of Columbia, United States
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Photograph by David Coleman. The Smithsonian National Museum of Natural History, located on the National Mall in Washington DC, is one of the most visited natural history museums in the world. Opened in 1910, the museum is home to over 146 million scientific specimens and cultural artifacts. The American bison exhibit is part of the museum's extensive collection of North American wildlife displays. The American bison (Bison bison), also commonly known as the American buffalo, is the largest land mammal in North America. Once roaming the Great Plains in vast herds numbering millions, the species was driven to near-extinction in the late 19th century due to overhunting and habitat loss. Conservation efforts in the early 20th century helped save the species from extinction. Today, the American bison serves as an important symbol of wildlife conservation and the American West. The museum's exhibits aim to educate visitors about the natural world, biodiversity, evolution, and conservation. In addition to its mammal hall, the museum features extensive exhibits on paleontology, geology, human origins, and world cultures. The museum's neoclassical building, designed by architects Hornblower and Marshall, is recognized for its Beaux-Arts style and iconic rotunda. As part of the Smithsonian Institution, admission to the National Museum of Natural History is free, making it a popular destination for tourists, families, and school groups visiting the nation's capital.
