The Living Earth CollaborativeTM is unique in part because of the partnerships among three leading institutions in the study of plant and animal science – Washington University, the Missouri Botanical Garden, and the Saint Louis Zoo.
By bringing together these three world-class entities, the center will harness the power of some of the top minds in the world to tackle global challenges.
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Washington University in St. Louis
Washington University creates an environment to encourage and support an ethos of wide-ranging exploration.
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Missouri Botanical Garden
The Missouri Botanical Garden is one of the three largest plant science programs in the world.
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Saint Louis Zoo
The Saint Louis Zoo has been involved in saving endangered species and their habitats around the world for many years.