SIGNIFY

@signifynathist

A Digital Archive of Singapore’s Historical Biodiversity, Lee Kong Chian Natural History Museum at the National University of Singapore #SIGNIFYNatHistory

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Joined July 2022

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SIGNIFY@signifynathist · Jul 26

This week, we feature birds from MNHN. Learn about Marie Firmin Bocourt, the collector of these specimens ✍🏻 These birds were collected more than a century ago in the 1860s. Despite their age, they retain their vibrant colouration. Find out more in the post! 🦜

signifynathist's tweet image. This week, we feature birds from MNHN. Learn about Marie Firmin Bocourt, the collector of these specimens ✍🏻
These birds were collected more than a century ago in the 1860s. Despite their age, they retain their vibrant colouration. Find out more in the post! 🦜

SIGNIFY@signifynathist · Jul 12

This week on the MNHN series, we showcase some notable historical reptile specimens—the oldest of which was collected 195 years ago. The specimens featured here represent the earliest known local records, making them a particularly important source of information for scientists🔎

signifynathist's tweet image. This week on the MNHN series, we showcase some notable historical reptile specimens—the oldest of which was collected 195 years ago. The specimens featured here represent the earliest known local records, making them a particularly important source of information for scientists🔎

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SIGNIFY@signifynathist · Jun 28

This week, we share about the mollusc type specimens digitised in MNHN. These five gastropod specimens are considered micromolluscs due to their extremely small size (even when fully grown). Although tiny, these type specimens are invaluable to the world of malacology🌎

signifynathist's tweet image. This week, we share about the mollusc type specimens digitised in MNHN. These five gastropod specimens are considered micromolluscs due to their extremely small size (even when fully grown). Although tiny, these type specimens are invaluable to the world of malacology🌎

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SIGNIFY@signifynathist · Jun 14

This week, we showcase a few skeletal specimens digitised in MNHN. With mammals, skeletons, especially skulls, are important bones for identification. Skulls reveal information including the animal's diet and lifestyle through teeth and jaw structures, and eye placement.

signifynathist's tweet image. This week, we showcase a few skeletal specimens digitised in MNHN. With mammals, skeletons, especially skulls, are important bones for identification. Skulls reveal information including the animal's diet and lifestyle through teeth and jaw structures, and eye placement.

SIGNIFY@signifynathist · May 31

This week, we look at a woodpecker specimen, collected almost 185 years ago, during the voyage of the ‘Danaïde’! It was later transferred to the MNHN at the end of the voyage. Flip to find out more 🚢

signifynathist's tweet image. This week, we look at a woodpecker specimen, collected almost 185 years ago, during the voyage of the ‘Danaïde’! It was later transferred to the MNHN at the end of the voyage. Flip to find out more 🚢

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SIGNIFY@signifynathist · May 17

Kickstarting the MNHN series, we present some notable beetle types imaged by the team in Paris! 🪲 Swipe to learn about the beetle specimens collected and studied by famous names such as Raffray and Fairmaire, all of which were collected more than a century ago! 💭

signifynathist's tweet image. Kickstarting the MNHN series, we present some notable beetle types imaged by the team in Paris! 🪲

Swipe to learn about the beetle specimens collected and studied by famous names such as Raffray and Fairmaire, all of which were collected more than a century ago! 💭

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SIGNIFY@signifynathist · May 3

In September 2024, the SIGNIFY team spent six weeks in Muséum National d'Histoire Naturelle (MNHN) in Paris, France. Join us over the next weeks as we share the amazing specimens that we have digitised from MNHN, and the stories behind them!

signifynathist's tweet image. In September 2024, the SIGNIFY team spent six weeks in Muséum National d'Histoire Naturelle (MNHN) in Paris, France.

Join us over the next weeks as we share the amazing specimens that we have digitised from MNHN, and the stories behind them!

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SIGNIFY@signifynathist · Apr 19

This week, we look at an exhibit held in Japan at the end of 2024. It is an art installation by DOKYU, featuring selected SIGNIFY specimens that were framed in windows frames and other parts of previously abandoned buildings. For more, please click the link in our bio!

signifynathist's tweet image. This week, we look at an exhibit held in Japan at the end of 2024. It is an art installation by DOKYU, featuring selected SIGNIFY specimens that were framed in windows frames and other parts of previously abandoned buildings. For more, please click the link in our bio!

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SIGNIFY@signifynathist · Mar 31

Selamat Hari Raya Aidilfitri from all of us at @lkcnhm! We wish everyone a joyful season of festivities. 🎉

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SIGNIFY@signifynathist · Mar 15

We are happy to share of our partnership with Amgueddfa Cymru - Museum Wales! @CardiffCurator Watch the video to see what goes behind digitising molluscs 🐚 For more information, link to the story in our bio.

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Lee Kong Chian Natural History Museum@lkcnhm · Mar 4

Thank you, @zaobaosg, for sharing about the work that @signifynathist does for our natural heritage! Read the article and learn more about SIGNIFY here: zaobao.com.sg/news/singapore…

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SIGNIFY@signifynathist · Mar 1

This week, we look at the founding of Atlas Ichthyologique 🐟 Learn the story of Bleeker’s journey, and how his work has inspired generations of ichthyologists! Link to story in bio 📖

signifynathist's tweet image. This week, we look at the founding of Atlas Ichthyologique 🐟

Learn the story of Bleeker’s journey, and how his work has inspired generations of ichthyologists! Link to story in bio 📖

SIGNIFY@signifynathist · Feb 15

This week, we discover how several of our Singapore specimens ended up in Leiden, Netherlands —10,517 km away from Singapore! 🚢🪶 Learn the story of Temminck, along with a few other early Dutch collectors who had set foot on Singapore! Link to story in bio📖

signifynathist's tweet image. This week, we discover how several of our Singapore specimens ended up in Leiden, Netherlands —10,517 km away from Singapore! 🚢🪶

Learn the story of Temminck, along with a few other early Dutch collectors who had set foot on Singapore!

Link to story in bio📖

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SIGNIFY@signifynathist · Jan 28

This is how we wish “Happy Lunar New Year” at SIGNIFY! Here we showcase a range of ‘red’ specimens that we have digitised in our project. Swipe to identify the specimens! 🦀🔴 Happy Lunar New Year🍊☺️

signifynathist's tweet image. This is how we wish “Happy Lunar New Year” at SIGNIFY! Here we showcase a range of ‘red’ specimens that we have digitised in our project. Swipe to identify the specimens! 🦀🔴

Happy Lunar New Year🍊☺️

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SIGNIFY@signifynathist · Jan 21

Featuring images from the exhibit ‘homecoming’ as part of Singapore Art Week 2025. 🖼 Currently on display at the Lee Kong Chian Natural History Museum lobby! @lkcnhm For more, please click the link in bio to read about the exhibit. ☺

signifynathist's tweet image. Featuring images from the exhibit ‘homecoming’ as part of Singapore Art Week 2025. 🖼 Currently on display at the Lee Kong Chian Natural History Museum lobby! @lkcnhm

For more, please click the link in bio to read about the exhibit. ☺

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SIGNIFY@signifynathist · Jan 18

Meet Gaston Dutronquoy—a hotelier, theatre-enthusiast, photographer, and collector active in the 1850s. Keep reading to learn more about his lesser-known contributions to naturalist history! 📰

signifynathist's tweet image. Meet Gaston Dutronquoy—a hotelier, theatre-enthusiast, photographer, and collector active in the 1850s. Keep reading to learn more about his lesser-known contributions to naturalist history! 📰

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Lee Kong Chian Natural History Museum@lkcnhm · Jan 17

Check out ‘homecoming’, an art installation for @Singapore Art Week, at the Museum lobby till 26 Jan! Read more about the installation here: signifynaturalhistory.sg/stories/homeco…

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Lee Kong Chian Natural History Museum@lkcnhm · Jan 13

How do we understand our heritage when the specimens that once defined it are scattered across the globe? In homecoming, we’re bringing Singapore specimens housed in museums worldwide back home, through the @signifynathist project. Stay tuned for more information! 👀

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SIGNIFY@signifynathist · Dec 31

SIGNIFY RECAP 2024 🎉 What better way to wrap up 2024 than making our own reel! We want to thank everyone for being part of our year💗 Looking forward to another exciting year in 2025! 🤩

SIGNIFY@signifynathist · Dec 14

We are happy to announce that the newly revamped SIGNIFY website is now live! Explore high quality images, specimen data, stories and more on the website today! Head over to our bio for the link! @lkcnhm

signifynathist's tweet image. We are happy to announce that the newly revamped SIGNIFY website is now live! Explore high quality images, specimen data, stories and more on the website today!

Head over to our bio for the link!
@lkcnhm

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