Guided Tour: 350 Million Years of Eggs

There are more than 400 registered bird species in Denmark, and the great variety in their eggs is easy to spot in the exhibited collection at Naturama.

But the story of the egg begins long before the time of birds—actually, we have to go even further back than the age of dinosaurs.

Today, we often associate eggs with birds, but in reality, many other animals lay eggs. Some snakes, for example, as well as other reptiles and amphibians, also lay eggs—not to mention fish. A great example is certain species of sharks, which are believed to have emerged around 420 million years ago.

So, the history of the egg is a bit more complex than one might think.

Learn more about the fascinating history of eggs and discover the incredible diversity of eggs in today’s guided tour.