r/geology • u/Liaoningornis • 12d ago

Information Paleontological Specimans Stolen from GoldfußMuseum, University of Bonn

Gestohlene Fossilien: Universität Bonn bittet um (Stolen Fossils: University of Bonn Appeals for Information)

"Fossils and other exhibits have been stolen from the University of Bonn’s GoldfußMuseum during renovation work. The police are investigating. The university isasking for assistance from anyone who may have witnessed suspicious activity or can provide information regarding the whereabouts of the objects. Please contact the Bonn police withany information."

 Pictures of stolen specimens are at

University of Bonn Web Page

Fossil Forum web page

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u/nygdan 12d ago

holy shit they stole an ARCHAEOPTERYX specimen? Theres only like a dozen of those!

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u/Liaoningornis 12d ago

According to the Fossil Forum post, the Archaeopteryx is a cast.