The collection of vertebrates, with over
20.000 finds, includes both naturalized specimens, both prepared in liquid. The collection is divided into five collections consisting of:
- Fish, Amphibians and Reptiles (mostly preserved in liquid),
- Birds and mammals (mainly dry preparations).
These are specimens mainly coming from the regional territory, which derive from research or donations by private or public entities. Among the historical collections, the ornithological collections of G. Vallon and L. Colussi are particularly important.
The most iconic and historically significant finding is undoubtedly the head of the African elephant that was shot down in Kenya in 1939 by Italo Balbo and then donated to the Museum.