The Texas A&M Biodiversity Research and Teaching Collections is curated by staff and faculty of the Department of Ecology and Conservation Biology and is one of several important natural history collections within the Texas A&M system. The collections at the BRTC are comprised of preserved specimens of fishes, amphibians, reptiles, birds, mammals, parasites, and marine invertebrates that are available for use by the scientific community. Visit our collections pages to learn more about each division.

Our collections are used globally in the fields of species discovery, biodiversity, conservation, disease ecology and more. As a resource for Texas A&M University, we serve the Department of Ecology and Conservation Biology, hosting collegiate level laboratory courses including Diversity and Evolution of Vertebrates, Ichthyology, Herpetology, Ornithology and Mammalogy. Field courses associated with our Faculty Curators utilize our collections and facility for courses in Field Herpetology and Biology of Gulf Coast Fishes. In addition, we partner with courses outside the department to provide specimens that enhance the student’s learning experience.

Check out our recent activities in our 2024 Highlights or full BRTC Annual Report . View our Google Scholar Profile to see how our specimens are utilized for research.

To give to the Biodiversity Research and Teaching Collections, which generates funding support for our collections and activities benefiting our overall mission: Click here.