Graphic Content Warning: Animals Preserved In The Name Of Science

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The skeleton of a Loris is shown on a tree branch. Started as a teaching collection in 1828 the collection displays only about 5% of all the specimens it holds. Picture: Getty

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Chimpanzee and a gibbon skeletons are displayed t The Grant Museum of Zoology in London. Picture: Getty

 

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An employee checks the display cabinets. Picture: Getty

 

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A young preserved aardvark is displayed under the skeleton of an adult. Containing 67,000 specimens, the Grant Museum of Zoology is the only one of it's kind in London. Picture: Getty

 

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A giant jar of preserved moles. Picture: Getty

 

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Earthworms are preserved together in a jar. Picture: Getty

 

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There's a bear in there - wait - make that a primate! The skeleton is kept in a drawer with other specimens at The Grant Museum. Picture: Getty

 

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Brains! Hope they're keeping the zombie-proof lock on tight in this room. Picture: Getty

 

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Various knots of assorted snakes and sea mice are displayed. Picture: Getty

 

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A flutter of preserved butterflies will sadly flutter no more. Picture: Getty

 

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A tree shrew is suspended in liquid inside its glass coffin. Picture: Getty

 

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A bisected chimpanzee head. Picture: Getty

 

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A bisected chimpanzee head. Picture: Getty.

 

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Jars of assorted snakes. Picture: Getty

 

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Elephant skulls are displayed in a row. Picture: Getty

 

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Science is GOd!