Norman McLeod's desert island specimens

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Desert islands specimens - Norman Mcleod
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From the acclaimed to the curious, every scientist at the Museum has at least one favourite among our 70-million-strong collection of specimens. Desert Island Specimens is a regular platform where visitors can quiz scientists about the three specimens that inspire their fascination and contemplation, anything from meteorites to giant whale skeletons.

  • Presented by: Norman McLeod
  • Date: 01 September 2004
  • Duration: 25:59

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