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What’s the difference between a frog and a toad?
https://australian.museum/learn/news/blog/frogs-and-toads/

As an amphibian biologist, it's the most common question people ask me, but the answer is more complicated than you'd think.

Published 09 October 2016

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FrogID
https://australian.museum/get-involved/citizen-science/frogid/

FrogID is a national citizen science project that is helping us learn more about what is happening to Australia’s frogs.

Published 11 October 2018

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Reptiles
https://australian.museum/learn/animals/reptiles/

Discover a diverse group of animals including turtles, lizards, snakes and crocodiles, including the largest living reptile in the world: the Australian Crocodile!

Published 11 October 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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Ethel King's Snake Watercolours
https://australian.museum/about/history/stories/ethel-kings-snake-watercolours/

A collection of watercolours by Ethel King for the 'Snakes of Australia' book by J.R. Kinghorn.

Published 12 November 2010

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RELICS

Vintage objects meet miniature LEGO^® brick worlds in RELICS: A New World Rises, an extraordinary exhibition created by LEGO^® Masters winners.

Special exhibition
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2025 Australian Geographic Nature Photographer of the Year

See nature in a whole new light in this stunning, photographic exhibition, featuring works by some of the world's best nature photographers.

Special exhibition
Now open

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Unfinished Business

Experience an accessible 3D photography exhibition detailing personal stories from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples living with disabilities across Australia.

Special exhibition
Opens 1 November

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Wansolmoana

Experience the diverse and dynamic cultures of Pasifika peoples through stories and objects from across the region.

Permanent exhibition
Open daily

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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 kids learning space
10am - 4.30pm

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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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