The Field Museum in Chicago preserves everything from fish and snakes to frogs and Komodo dragons in their basement. nnThese 11 million fluid specimens are preserved in jars or tanks. Preparing and storing them is a centuries-long commitment, so why do it? This method effectively keeps their shape and, in some cases, even DNA. Not only that, but it has helped researchers do groundbreaking work, like developing new techniques for getting old DNA and discovering new species right among the shelves. nnWe went to the Field Museum to see how new specimens are added to the ever-growing collection.nn0:00 - Intron0:53 - Acquisitionn1:15 - Water Snaken3:40 - Catfishn4:19 - Komodo dragonn4:56 - Diaphonized Fishn6:40 - Spider-Tailed Horned Vipern7:45 - FrogsnnMORE SCIENCE INSIDER VIDEOSnWhy Over 600,000 Bird Specimens Are Preserved At The Smithsonian | Colossal Collectionsnhttps://youtu.be/jtU_IoznyKUnHow 4 Million Fossils Are Excavated At La Brea Tar Pits | Colossal Collections | Science Insidernhttps://youtu.be/ZMuxQWvok2MnDermatologists Debunk 8 Body-Odor Myths | Debunked | Science Insidernhttps://youtu.be/bJ-CmpYifB4nn------------------------------------------------------nn Insider tells you all you need to know about science: space, medicine, biotech, physiology, and more. nnVisit us at: https://www.businessinsider.comnScience Insider on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/BusinessInsi...nScience Insider on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/science_ins...nBusiness Insider on Twitter: https://twitter.com/businessinsidernTech Insider on Twitter: https://twitter.com/techinsidernnWhy 11 Million Embalmed Specimens Are Stored In The Field Museum's Basement | Colossal Collections
