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Tingamarra Alamitophis
https://australian.museum/learn/australia-over-time/extinct-animals/alamitophis-tingamarra/

Alamitophis tingamarra was a small Eocene madtsoiid, an extinct family of primitive snakes known mainly from Gondwana. Madtsoiids have the longest fossil record of any group of snakes, with a record that stretches from about 90 million to 100,000 years ago.

Published 23 December 2009

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The Pleistocene Epoch (2.5 million to 11,700 years ago)
https://australian.museum/learn/australia-over-time/evolving-landscape/the-pleistocene-epoch/

During the Pleistocene (2.5 million to 11,700 years ago) the word had many examples of large animals that are collectively known as Megafauna. Australia was close to its current position, but sea levels were much lower. Humans may have first arrived in Australia during this time.

Published 09 July 2009

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Dromornis planei (Bullockornis planei)
https://australian.museum/learn/australia-over-time/extinct-animals/dromornis-planei-bullockornis-planei/

Dromornis planei (Bullockornis planei)

Published 19 May 2017

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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<sup>®</sup> worlds in <i>RELICS: A New World Rises</i>, an extraordinary exhibition created by LEGO<sup>®</sup> 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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