Animals of the Earth Exploration Space Progress in Science and Technology Exploration Space Biodiversity Evolution of Life Evolution of Life The Natural World Behind the Scenes at the National Science Museum   Nature of the Japanese Islands History of the Japanese Islands Organisms of the Japanese Islands Japanese People and Nature Techniques in Observing Nature   has been viewed. --The Endurance of Mammals and Birds-- The diversity of mammal and bird life on Earth is proof of the bountiful nature of the Earth's ecosystem. The specimens presented here still convey something of the strength and endurance of these species. The diversity of creatures displayed illustrates the complexity of the natural world. What is needed to ensure the ongoing survival of different species and to avoid the threat of extinction? Peak of Evolution: Large Wild Beasts Peak of Evolution: Large Wild Beasts Peak of Evolution: Large Wild Beasts Peak of Evolution: Large Wild Beasts Way of Survival Way of Survival Way of Survival Way of Survival Mammals in Savanna Mammals in Savanna Mammals in Savanna   Our Evolutionary Kindred On the Brink of Extinction On the Brink of Extinction Birds of Diverse Shapes --Woodland Wonder-- Walking through fields and forests brings us in contact with nature. The Exploration Space - Woodland Wonder is a thicket of mixed trees which providing visitors the chance to discover mysteries of nature that are easy to overlook. Peer inside a nest; look under a fallen leaf; examine rocks and strata in the dry river bank. There are also Forest Specimen Cases for viewing. If you enjoy Woodland Wonder, why not go on your own exploration of nature? Studying the stratum Observation in the woods Bird's-eye viewing deck