The Museum of Biology at the University of Brasília has recently launched a free temporary exhibition called “Getting to Know to Preserve: The Charm of Snakes”, which addresses the diversity, anatomy, ecological importance, and curiosities about these animals. The exhibition is being presented in partnership with the Serpentes do DF project, from the Catholic University of Brasília, and includes a variety of content, such as the vision of feathered animals, insects, plants, and even a 13-meter titanosauro skeleton. In addition, visitors can also participate in snake identification workshops and illustration, attend lectures and film sessions. This event is a unique opportunity for people to learn about the biodiversity of the Cerrado and become familiar with these animals.
The event aims to educate the public about the importance of preserving snakes and the biodiversity of the Cerrado. To this end, the exhibition features a team specialized in biology and conservation, which worked tirelessly to gather accurate and fascinating information about the animals, their habitats, and the impact of humanity on their survival. In addition, the exhibition also offers an overview of the diversity of snakes, including rare and extinct species, and how they adapt to their environment.
The exhibition was supported by the Serpentes do DF project, from the Catholic University of Brasília, which works in close collaboration with the Museum of Biology team. This project aims to protect and study the snakes of the Federal District, in addition to educating the public about the importance of these animals for the region’s ecological health. In addition, the exhibition also offers an overview of declining populations and extinct species of snakes, highlighting the importance of preserving and conserving these animals. It is also important to remember that the natural habitats of snakes are increasingly limited due to human action, so it is necessary for people to be aware of this and participate in the conservation of these animals.
According to the exhibition organizer, Julia Klaczko, visitors will have the chance to see a 4.5-meter python skeleton, which was one of the highlights of the expo. In addition, visitors can also participate in practical activities, such as identifying snake species and learning about snake illustration. The exhibition is a unique opportunity for people to learn about the biodiversity of the Cerrado and become familiar with these animals. The exhibition will be open to the public until July, with visits from Monday to Friday, from 10 am to 5 pm. There is no need for prior scheduling or ticket pickup.
