Lingnan University Opens Natural History Collection for Access

Lingnan University has launched digital access to its natural history collection, with a focus on its amphibian and reptile specimens. The collection's database is managed through the Arctos collection management system, enabling researchers to search for and request specimens for scientific research and educational purposes.

The university also accepts specimen donations from the public. The collection primarily serves research and teaching needs. Loans of specimens and tissue samples are provided only to faculty, curators, and permanent research staff at recognized institutions equipped to properly house and care for the materials.

Interested parties seeking specimen loans or tissue donations should submit their requests with details via email to lingnancollection@ln.edu.hk. The university also considers specimen donations from the public, which can be initiated by contacting the same email address.

The direct link to search the collection is https://arctos.database.museum/lingu_herp. Further details on the loan policy are available on the university's website.