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Animal factsheets
https://australian.museum/learn/animals/

Discover the astonishing variety of mammals, birds, reptiles, marine life and more in the Australian Museum collections.

Published 11 October 2018

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Reptiles as Pets
https://australian.museum/learn/animals/reptiles/reptiles-as-pets/

Thinking of getting a pet reptile? Here are a few things you should consider first.

Published 19 July 2018

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Mary River Turtle
https://australian.museum/learn/animals/reptiles/mary-river-turtle/

This distinctive species of freshwater turtle was only described by scientists in 1994 from the Mary River in the hinterland of the Brisbane region.

Published 31 March 2014

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Estuarine Crocodile
https://australian.museum/learn/animals/reptiles/estuarine-crocodile/

Estuarine Crocodile, Crocodylus porosus

Published 30 October 2015

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Red-bellied Black Snake
https://australian.museum/learn/animals/reptiles/red-bellied-black-snake/

Red-bellied Black Snake

Published 08 March 2016

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Diamond Python
https://australian.museum/learn/animals/reptiles/diamond-python/

Diamond Python

Published 28 November 2012

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Stimson's Python
https://australian.museum/learn/animals/reptiles/stimsons-python/

Stimson's Pythons are widely distributed throughout Australia, except the far north and the extreme south/south east.

Published 15 November 2018

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Central Bearded Dragon
https://australian.museum/learn/animals/reptiles/central-bearded-dragon/

Like other species of Bearded Dragon, this lizard relies on more bluff than bite; trying to appear larger and spikier than it really is to any potential predator.

Published 30 October 2015

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Blotched Blue-tongue Lizard
https://australian.museum/learn/animals/reptiles/blotched-blue-tongue-lizard/

Some individual Blotched Blue-tongue Lizards may weigh more than one kilogram.

Published 26 October 2015

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Cunningham's Skink
https://australian.museum/learn/animals/reptiles/cunninghams-skink/

Cunningham's Skink is a sun-loving variety of spiny-tailed skink.

Published 05 August 2013

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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
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Burra

Be transported on an immersive journey through the eyes of burra (eel) in the Australian Museum’s learning and play space.

Permanent education space
10am - 4.30pm

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RELICS

Vintage objects meet miniature LEGO® worlds in RELICS: A New World Rises, an extraordinary exhibition created by LEGO® Masters winners. Opening 16 August at the Australian Museum.

Special Exhibition
Opens 16 August 2025

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Minerals

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

Permanent exhibition
Open daily

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