In the Mammal Hall, you’ll find about 280 species of aquatic and terrestrial mammals from Lithuania and around the world, arranged systematically. This collection includes 350 taxidermy specimens, 3 models, and 23 skulls. Roughly 90% of all mammal species living in Lithuania are on display.
The museum is proud to feature the most primitive mammals: the short-beaked echidna and the platypus. We also have a rich collection of South American armadillos, sloths, anteaters, and other specimens, brought back by Professor T. Ivanauskas from his expedition to Brazil.
Among the exhibits, 55 mammal species are critically important as they’re listed in the International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN) Red List. These include iconic animals like the cheetah, Amur tiger, polar bear, snow leopard, giant anteater, and orangutan. Additionally, 14 of the displayed species are found in the Lithuanian Red Data Book, highlighting their local conservation status.
The exhibition proudly showcases mammals of impressive sizes, including the world’s tallest animal, the giraffe, the fastest mammal, the cheetah, the largest land predator, the polar bear, and the smallest mammal not only in Lithuania but globally, the weasel. You’ll also see Lithuania’s tiniest mammal, the pygmy shrew.
