I *swear* that they created the display case and lighting with the express purpose of making it impossible to get a decent photo! This is by far the most difficult display that I photographed.

I am sure I do not have to tell you the story of Balto and the trek that he and his team made. They ended up in a sideshow, and Clevelanders eventually bought the team and brought it here. They lived a good life in their retirement home, and when he died, Balto was stuffed and has been at the CMNH since then. They prominently feature him in the museum. I do not know if they have plans for him having a special place in the new $250M expansion or not, but I suspect that the answer will be yes.