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Pontella, Indian Ocean (Pontella speciosa, Pontella detonsa ?, Pontella princeps, Pontella fera, Pontella valida)
One of six ships of the U.S. Exploring Expedition, the Porpoise sailed around the world between 1838 and 1842.
Snakes, South America (Callirhinus patagoniensis, Dendrophis prasinus)
This sword made from shark teeth was collected by the U.S. Exploring Expedition in the Gilbert Islands.
This map depicts their route and includes eyewitness accounts from crew members who had to navigate through unfamiliar seas and lands.
The U.S. Exploring Expedition included a formidable group of botanists, naturalists, artists, taxidermists, and other scientists.
This war club was collected by the U.S. Exploring Expedition in Fiji.
The U.S. Exploring Expedition included a formidable group of botanists, naturalists, artists, taxidermists, and other scientists.
Wolves, Oregon Territory (Lupas gigas, Lupus occidentalis)
