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Candiru - careful where you go...
https://australian.museum/learn/news/blog/candiru-careful-where-you-go-/

Over the years quite a few people have asked me about the Candiru. Is it really true that this fish can end up inside the bladder of an unfortunate person who urinates in the wrong stream?

Published 12 September 2010

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The exciting life of Anglerfishes
https://australian.museum/learn/news/blog/the-exciting-life-of-anglerfishes/

Ichthyology Collection Manager, Mark McGrouther, talks about deepsea anglerfishes.

Published 04 October 2011

Ichthyology blog Anglerfish
Fantastic fish links from Pelagos
https://australian.museum/learn/news/blog/fantastic-fish-links-from-pelagos/

Ichthyologist, Adrian Flynn coordinates the Pelagos Email Group. His emails contain a variety of really interesting ocean realted news. He has kindly allowed me to repost this content. Some of the material presented is incredible! Thank very much you Adrian.

Published 24 July 2010

Ichthyology blog fish
Frequently asked questions about fishes
https://australian.museum/learn/animals/fishes/frequently-asked-questions-about-fishes/

Australian Museum staff are frequently asked questions about fishes. The FAQ list gives the answers to some of those questions.

Published 12 August 2022

FAQs FAQ Ichthyology fish

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
On now

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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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RELICS

Vintage objects meet miniature LEGO^® brick 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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