The Evolution Store

The Evolution Show Ep 16 - Resin Review

This week on The Evolution Show: Resin Review! Specimens in resin are one of the most popular categories in our shop, and it's easy to see why! They're extremely durable, surprisingly affordable, and come in a wide variety of sizes and styles to intrigue and delight people of all ages and interests. In this episode we review some NEW specimens in resin that we're considering adding to our collection! Featured items: BAT SKELETON IN RESIN https://theevolutionstore.com/bat-skeleton-in-resin/ FISH DISSECTION IN RESIN https://theevolutionstore.com/fish-dissection-in-resin/ JAPANESE RHINOCEROS BEETLE IN RESIN https://theevolutionstore.com/japanese-rhinoceros-beetle-in-resin/

Spotlight on: Malachite - Ep15.10 (Mini)

This week on The Evolution Show: malachite! Malachite is one of the most beautiful and unusual minerals that we carry. Ours is primarily sourced from the Democratic Republic of Congo, which is known for its high-quality malachite mines. We have malachite available in so many shapes and sizes! (15:39) HAND-CARVED MALACHITE BOX https://theevolutionstore.com/hand-carved-malachite-box/ (19:21) MALACHITE EGG https://theevolutionstore.com/malachite-egg/ (25.:22) SOLAR-POWERED CASSINI TERRESTRIAL GLOBE - GREEN https://theevolutionstore.com/solar-powered-cassini-terrestrial-globe-green/

Spotlight on: Meteorites - Ep15.9 (Mini)

This week on The Evolution Show: meteorites! Campo del Cielo Meteorites are one of the most-prized meteorites by collectors the world over! They are iron meteorites, which makes them extremely rare - only 5% of all meteorites are made from this mineral. There's nothing quite like the feeling of holding a piece of outer space in your hand! (3:29) Unique Campo del Cielo Meteorite https://theevolutionstore.com/unique-campo-del-cielo-meteorite/ (5:52) Campo del Cielo Meteorite https://theevolutionstore.com/campo-del-cielo-meteorite/

Spotlight on: Coprolite - Ep15.8 (Mini)

This week on The Evolution Show: coprolite! Coprolite is actually fossilized dinosaur poop! It's surprisingly beautiful, though, with flecks of gold, red, and blue sprinkled throughout. And it doesn't even smell! (1:11) Polished Dinosaur Droppings - Coprolite https://theevolutionstore.com/polished-dinosaur-droppings-coprolite/

Spotlight on: Diaphonized Rats - Ep15.7 (Mini)

This week on The Evolution Show: diaphonized rats! Diaphonization is a chemical process where the flesh is made transparent by soaking in a protein-eating enzyme, and the bones and cartilage are colored by calcium-seeking dyes! This method of preparation was invented in the 1970s by biologists who wanted a way to study animal anatomy that left the skeletal structure intact. Diaphonized rats are an awesome example of this weird and wonderful procedure! (2:19) Rat, Cleared & Stained https://theevolutionstore.com/rat-cleared-and-stained/

Spotlight on: Turtles - Ep15.6 (Mini)

This week on The Evolution Show: turtles! We've got two different types of turtle shells - map turtles and red-eared sliders! We also have turtles in resin if you're looking for something more durable. And turtle skeletons allow you to see what's under the shell! (5:57) Map Turtle Shell https://theevolutionstore.com/map-turtle-shell/ (7:13) Red-eared Slider Shell https://theevolutionstore.com/red-eared-slider-turtle-shell/ (11:04) Pond Turtle in Resin https://theevolutionstore.com/pond-turtle-in-resin/ (12:34) Turtle Skeleton https://theevolutionstore.com/turtle-skeleton/

Spotlight on: Cane Toads - Ep15.5 (Mini)

This week on The Evolution Show: cane toads! Cane toads are a highly invasive and dangerous species throughout Australia and Southeast Asia. They are voracious eaters, even feasting on dead flesh. They also excrete a toxic poison! (4:08) Albertus Seba Print - Vol. 1 Plate 76 - Cane Toad https://theevolutionstore.com/albertus-seba-print-vol-1-plate-76/ (6:08) Cane Toad https://theevolutionstore.com/cane-toad/ (11:03) Toad Purse https://theevolutionstore.com/toad-purse/

As part of our business recovery efforts, we're rethinking everything about the store, from the way items are displayed, to the product selection, to the customer experience. In order to achieve some of our goals, we need to make room on our shelves for some new and exciting products, sooo... we're having a 50% OFF SALE on select items! 🤑🤑🤑 Stop in soon to pick up some one-of-a-kind treasures before they're gone for good! Thank you so much for your support! #TheEvolutionSale #TheEvolutionStore #NaturalHistory #CabinetOfCuriosities #SupportSmallBusiness #NewNormal #Shopping #Sale #Savings #LimitedTimeOffer #WhileSuppliesLast

Spotlight on: Horns & Antlers - Ep15.4 (Mini)

This week on The Evolution Show: horns and antlers! Did you know that you can tell a goat's age by counting the rings on its horns? Or that more people depend on the water buffalo than on any other domesticated animal? Also featured are our deer antlers, which are naturally shed each year. (6:06) Pair of Goat Horns https://theevolutionstore.com/pair-of-goat-horns/ (8:35) Water Buffalo Horn https://theevolutionstore.com/water-buffalo-horn/ (10:34) Deer Antler https://theevolutionstore.com/deer-antler/

Spotlight on: Shark Teeth - Ep15.3 (Mini)

This week on The Evolution Show: shark teeth! Bull sharks, tiger sharks, and makos are all found in temperate coastal waters worldwide. Bull sharks are the most dangerous to humans, as they are strong, aggressive, and range close to the shore where people swim. The novel Jaws was based on a series of real bull shark attacks in the early twentieth century. (7:25) Bull Shark Tooth https://theevolutionstore.com/bull-shark-tooth/ (8:27) Tiger Shark Tooth https://theevolutionstore.com/tiger-shark-tooth/ (9:34) Mako Shark Tooth https://theevolutionstore.com/mako-shark-tooth/

Spotlight on: Hematite - Ep15.2 (Mini)

This week on The Evolution Show: hematites! Hematite is an iron oxide that can be found in many rocks and soils. It ranges in color from solid black, to steely gray, to reddish-brown. Its name means "blood-red stone", in reference to the latter color variation. (4:47) Polished Hematite https://theevolutionstore.com/polished-hematite/ Large Hematite Magnet https://theevolutionstore.com/large-hematite-magnet/ Small Hematite Magnet https://theevolutionstore.com/small-hematite-magnet/

Shipping this week to Washington, DC: A one-of-a-kind, antique replica gorilla skeleton! 🦍 Shop other replica skeletons: http://ow.ly/DuBF50ALHuI #I🖤Evolution

Spotlight on: Plesiosaurus Teeth in Matrix - Ep15.1 (Mini)

This week on The Evolution Show: our first-ever mini-episode! Plesiosaurs are marine reptiles that lived during the Age of Reptiles (Mesozoic Era). They had four flat flippers, a long neck, and a small head. Their name means "near reptile". (1:56) Plesiosaurus Tooth in Matrix https://theevolutionstore.com/plesiosaurus-tooth-in-matrix/

Step Up Your Style - Ep15

This week on our Facebook Live Show, we discuss the differences between three beautiful and unique types of beetles in the Lucanidae, Chrysomelidae, and Cerambycidae families. (10:38) Stag Beetle https://theevolutionstore.com/stag-beetle-lamprima-adolphinae/ (15:58) Frog-legged Beetle https://theevolutionstore.com/frog-legged-beetle-sagra-femorata-blue/ (23:09) Golden Spotted Longhorn Beetle https://theevolutionstore.com/golden-spotted-longhorn-aristobia-approximator/

Natural Beauty - Ep14

This week on our Facebook Live Show, we discuss the differences between three beautiful and unique types of butterflies in the Pieridae family. (9:40) Pieridae Butterfly Family (11:43) Common Albatross - Appias albina https://theevolutionstore.com/common-albatross-butterfly-appias-albina/ (14:00) White Angled-Sulphur - Anteos clorinde https://theevolutionstore.com/white-angled-sulphur-butterfly-anteos-clorinde-topside/ (16:19) Orange-Barred Sulphur - Phoebis philea https://theevolutionstore.com/orange-barred-sulfur-butterfly-phoebis-philea/

Made for One Another - Ep13

This week on our Facebook Live Show, we discuss the differences between three beautiful and unique types of butterflies in the Nymphalidae family. (4:15) Nymphalidae Butterfly Family (8:50) Blood Red Glider - Cymothoe sangaris https://theevolutionstore.com/blood-red-glider-cymothoe-sangaris/ (10:18) The Monarch Butterfly - Danaus plexippus https://theevolutionstore.com/the-monarch-butterfly-danaus-plexippus/ (11:50) Achilles Morpho Butterfly - Morpho achilles https://theevolutionstore.com/achilles-morpho-butterfly-morpho-achilles/

All About Butterflies!

This week on our Facebook Live Show, we discuss the differences between three beautiful and unique types of butterflies in the Papilionidae family. (4:31) Store Tour. (14:30) Intro to Papilionidae family. (19:33) Purple Swallowtail - Graphium weiskei - https://theevolutionstore.com/purple-swallowtail-butterfly-graphium-weiskei/ (20:52) Peacock Swallowtail - https://theevolutionstore.com/peacock-swallowtail-papilio-blumei/ (23:35) Scarlet Mormon - https://theevolutionstore.com/the-scarlet-mormon-butterfly-papilio-rumanzovia-underside/

The Evolution Show Ep11 - Ammonites!

Our First themed episode! This week we talk about Ammonites, three ammonites specifically. Don't forget to like and comment in the video with questions or remarks. Featured Items: (6:10:) Ammonite Plaque - Dactylioceras sp. https://theevolutionstore.com/ammonite-plaque-dactylioceras/ (14:15) Ridged Ammonite - Douvilleiceras sp. https://theevolutionstore.com/ridged-ammonite-douvilleiceras/ (22:56) Ammonite Half - Cleoniceras sp. https://theevolutionstore.com/ammonite-half/

The Evolution Show - Episode 10

This week on our Facebook Live Show, we discuss the Black Lives Matter movement, what we're doing to help, & some of our most popular products. Fossil Whale Ear Bone (16:41) https://theevolutionstore.com/fossil-whale-ear-bone/ Dinosaur Bone (22:46) https://theevolutionstore.com/dinosaur-bone/ Chafer Beetle in Resin (28:15) https://theevolutionstore.com/chafer-beetle-in-resin/

The Western Diamondback is the largest rattlesnake in western North America, with adults ranging from 3-7ft in length! 🐍 http://ow.ly/vSim50zDblA

The Evolution Show Ep9

This week we talk about a hot item that is flying off the shelves and what to do to get one. We also introduce a variety of fossil teeth. Featured Items: Fossil Horse Tooth (10:03) https://theevolutionstore.com/fossil-horse-tooth/ (18:47) A-Quality Mosasaur Tooth https://theevolutionstore.com/a-quality-mosasaur-tooth/ (24:04) Dinosaur Teeth - Spinosaurus https://theevolutionstore.com/dinosaur-tooth-spinosaurus/

Amethyst is a rare, violet variety of quartz! 💜 http://ow.ly/5KvF50zDaIX

The Evolution Show Ep 8

This week we share some extiting news about our transition to reopening, and share some of our favorite venomous items. Featured Items: (6:37) Cobra Bracelet https://theevolutionstore.com/cobra-vertebrae-bracelet/ (6:37) Cobra Necklace https://theevolutionstore.com/cobra-vertebrae-necklace/ (14:55) Scorpion Lollipop https://theevolutionstore.com/scorpion-lollipop/

The Evolution Show Ep7

This week we talk about how natural products stack up in terms of sustainability compared to manufactured ones. Featured Items: (7:11) Chevron Amethyst Hearts https://theevolutionstore.com/chevron-amethyst-hearts/ (11:10) Petrified Wood Coasters https://theevolutionstore.com/petrified-wood-coasters/ (16:17) Rattle Snake Head https://theevolutionstore.com/rattlesnake-head/

Otodus obliquus is an extinct species of mackerel shark and a cousin of the Megalodon Shark! 🦈 http://ow.ly/AV9y50zq3SQ

The Evolution Show Ep6

This weeks we share a behind-the-scenes look at the making of our signature framed insects. Featured Items: (10:52) Tiger's Eye Bracelet https://theevolutionstore.com/tigers-eye-bracelet/ (17:17) Sikhote-Alin Meteorite https://theevolutionstore.com/sikhote-alin-meteorite/ (17:17) Sikhote-Alin Meteorite in a Vial https://theevolutionstore.com/sikhote-alin-meteorite-in-a-…/ (23:40) Campo del Cielo Meteorite Necklace https://theevolutionstore.com/meteorite-necklace/

Back in Stock ONLINE!

We made a trip 🚐 to our store in NY and got a bunch of stuff for our website ! Check out some of the things back in stock 🛒 now!

The Evolution Show Ep5

This week we talk about the variety in Evolution's collection and why we choose to sell this way. We also feature two new products we've added to our website as well as an old favorite. Featured Items (8:32) Fossil Otodus Shark Tooth https://theevolutionstore.com/fossil-otodus-shark-tooth-large/ (16:22) Queen Conch https://theevolutionstore.com/queen-conch-seashell/ (24:00) Evolution Skull T-Shirt https://theevolutionstore.com/evolution-skull-t-shirt/

Gift wrapping like a pro.

A customer from Lebanon, Pennsylvania asked us to send a gift wrapped Tiger 🐯 Anatomical Snap-Together Kit. NP, with recycled kraft paper and twine on hand for a job well done 🎁 Nailed it 😎 https://theevolutionstore.com/anatomical-snap-together-kit-tiger/ #I🖤Evolution

The Evolution Show Ep4

This week we talk about what fits on The Evolution Store's shelves - and what doesn't - from a style point of view. We also bring you 3 new products and an old favorite. Featured Products: (9:40) Framed Flying Lizard https://theevolutionstore.com/framed-flying-lizard-draco-sp/ (15:11) Charoite Sphere https://theevolutionstore.com/charoite-sphere-unique/ (21:00) Polished Megalodon Tooth 5" https://theevolutionstore.com/polished-megalodon-shark-tooth-5/ (28:52) A Correlated History of Earth https://theevolutionstore.com/a-correlated-history-of-earth/