Research Collections
In addition to our education programs and exhibits, the Bean Life Science Museum is home to several research collections for use by BYU faculty and the larger academic community. If you would like more info on a particular collection, you can contact one of the curators listed on each collection tab.
Reptiles and Amphibians
Specimens: ~ 39,500
Types: 36
Paratypes: 27
Diversity: Species: 1,689 Genera: 567 Families: 95
Geographic Coverage: Global, but with main strengths in the continental US (especially the Great Basin/Intermountain West, and a secondary strength in the Appalachian region); collections are extensive for much of Latin America (especially Mexico and Argentina); west and central Africa; southeast Asia & South Pacific Islands; Madagascar; and Australia.
Wilmer Tanner Publications
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Types: 36
Paratypes: 27
Diversity: Species: 1,689 Genera: 567 Families: 95
Geographic Coverage: Global, but with main strengths in the continental US (especially the Great Basin/Intermountain West, and a secondary strength in the Appalachian region); collections are extensive for much of Latin America (especially Mexico and Argentina); west and central Africa; southeast Asia & South Pacific Islands; Madagascar; and Australia.
Wilmer Tanner Publications
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Jack Sites
Emeritus Curator