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The language of frogs: what are your backyard frogs saying?
https://australian.museum/learn/news/blog/the_language_of_frogs/

When a frog calls out, what is it saying?

Published 12 November 2019
Podcast - Lunchtime Conversation Series: Glenn Murcutt (with Sandra Sully)
https://australian.museum/learn/news/blog/lunnchtime-conversation-glenn-murcutt/

Acclaimed Australian Architect Glenn Murcutt discusses his life and work with Journalist and Broadcaster Sandra Sully.

Published 06 December 2019

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Deck the halls, the corals are spawning!
https://australian.museum/learn/news/blog/resilient-coral-rebuilds-on-lizard-island-reefs-/

A scene of utter devastation a few years earlier, this resilient Lizard Island reef is now on the way to recovery. Having experienced two good consecutive summers, the corals have been growing rapidly.

Published 20 December 2019
Honouring Professor Richard Frankham: Winner of the 2019 Whitley Special Commendation Certificate
https://australian.museum/learn/news/blog/honouring-professor-richard-frankham/

Over 50 years in the field of evolutionary genetics and a leader in conservation genetics, we honour Professor Richard (Dick) Frankham, winner of the 2019 Whitley Special Commendation Certificate.

Published 08 January 2020

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Remarkable reconciliation ceremony in the Solomon Islands paves way for future partnerships
https://australian.museum/learn/news/blog/remarkable-reconciliation-solomon-islands/

Decades of tension in Malaita were finally put to rest following an important and influential reconciliation involving the AM and the Kwaio in July 2018

Published 17 January 2020
Lost and found, and lost again...
https://australian.museum/learn/news/blog/lost-and-found-desert-bettong/

The Desert Bettong is one of Australia’s most amazing, but poorly understood, marsupials. The examination of a Desert Bettong skin in the Australian Museum’s collection has resulted in a rewriting of history.

Published 23 January 2020
Bushfires and our changed country
https://australian.museum/learn/news/blog/bushfires-and-our-changed-country-blog/

The Australian Museum, through its research and engagement with Australia’s people and biodiversity, will be continuing to deepen understandings of how best to respond to the challenges of living with climate crisis.

Published 22 January 2020

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Frog sex in the city: can frogs still be heard by their mates in urban environments?
https://australian.museum/learn/news/blog/frog_sex_in_the_city/

Using citizen science data to see if frog calls can still be heard in urban areas.

Published 07 February 2020
Scary by name but not by nature
https://australian.museum/learn/news/blog/scary-by-name-not-by-nature/

Coined the name ‘Vampire Squid from Hell’, new research reveals there is absolutely no blood-sucking involved.

Published 28 February 2020
DNA barcoding sheds light on cryptic silverfish species
https://australian.museum/learn/news/blog/dna-barcoding-sheds-light-on-cryptic-silverfish-species/

The application of DNA barcoding by AM researchers has been used to unravel the species complex of Heterolepisma sclerophyllum, as well as to investigate silverfish phylogenies in the remote islands off Eastern Australia

Published 05 March 2020

Machu Picchu and the Golden Empires of Peru

Come face-to-face with one of the most remarkable gold collections to ever tour the globe in the immersive exhibition, <i>Machu Picchu and the Golden Empires of Peru</i> and add-on VR experience.

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Tails from the Coasts

Presented with the National Museum of Singapore, this culturally significant collection of watercolours brings to life extraordinary species and captivating stories.

Special exhibition
Opening Saturday 10 May

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Wild Planet

Welcome to life on Earth. Every one of Earth’s millions of species is unique, but they are all connected through evolution. Come and see life in all its glorious diversity – over 400 animals under one roof!

Permanent exhibition
Open daily

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Minerals

Be dazzled by over 1800 spectacular rocks and minerals in our new Minerals Gallery.

Permanent exhibition
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