
Witness the drama of nature in the Hall of North American Wildlife. Our 23 dioramas depict a wide variety of animals and habitats in North America. Stand right next to a jaguar feeding her young or observe two elk frozen in battle in the Hayden Valley of Yellowstone National Park. The major ecosystems of North America—tundra, coniferous forest, deciduous forest, grassland, and desert—are represented along with their diverse inhabitants with special attention given to the animals who live in Western Pennsylvania.
Broad in scope and rich in detail, the Hall of North American Wildlife presents unforgettable images of the continent and offers visitors a unique perspective on its wildlife.
Aspiring naturalists of all ages can learn all about field research and even try their hand at the type of work scientists do everyday with the “In the Field” exhibit. Grab a clipboard to make observations, check out the tools of the trade, and learn about Powdermill Nature Reserve, Carnegie Museum’s field research station in Rector, Pa.

Meet our Mammalogists
Learn about the Mammal Collection at the Museum
The Section of Mammals houses a research collection consisting of more than 118,553 specimens. The main collection is housed at the Edward O’Neil Research Center, about two miles from the main Carnegie Museum of Natural History building.
Taxonomic coverage includes 24 of the 26 living orders of mammals and 114 of the 136 Recent families. The collection includes 40 holotypes.
Blogs about Mammals
The Nose that “Sees”
by Lisa Miriello Despite the common name of the star-nosed mole (Condylura cristata), the 22 fleshy appendages at the end of its snout …Wolverine: Status Check For a Tournament Champion
by Pat McShea Technology has revolutionized the work of wildlife biologists, but among those who study wolverines, long waits for field-collected information …March Mammal Madness 2023: Learn and Win
by Patrick McShea What chance does a giant water bug have in a battle with a wolverine? During the next few days …World Pangolin Day 2023 – The Mysterious Brain Bone
by John Wible The third Saturday in February marks World Pangolin Day, celebrating the scaly anteater that is sometimes called the pinecone …