Peacock tail, peacock feathers, peacock eye, and even peacock eyes as the name of the aquarium fish – the guppy. We've probably heard such expressions. Peacocks have attracted attention for centuries with their appearance and since ancient times have lived not only in the forests of the Deccan but also in the world of myths, legends, heraldry, and folk tales.

When we think of birds swimming on water, we probably most often associate them with swans, ducks, and geese. However, we can also encounter many others on lakes, ponds, and rivers, including the great crested grebe, found primarily in Eurasia, whose Latin name is Podiceps cristatus.

The exhibition at the Center features a Triassic ichthyosaur specimen from the Besano Formation on the border between Italy and Switzerland. The specimen arrived in Krakow in 1902, brought in three pieces by Professor Józef Grzybowski, a pioneer in the use of microfossils in oil exploration.

The Himalayan monal (Lophophorus impejanus) may remind us of peacocks or pheasants due to the metallic feathers of the males and the crown of feathers on their heads. It's not without reason that it is closely related to them, belonging to the same family of birds – Phasianidae

When you visit our Center, look up after entering the main hall. You'll see a model of the solar system and models of two space telescopes – Hubble and Chandra.