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Biodiversity
https://australian.museum/learn/science/biodiversity/

Biodiversity is the variety of all living things; the different plants, animals and micro organisms, the genetic information they contain and the ecosystems they form.

Published 11 October 2018

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Charles Darwin and the antlion
https://australian.museum/learn/teachers/learning/darwin-antlion/

Read excerpts from Charles Darwin's diary when he was in Australia and learn about some of his first insights into evolution by natural selection.

Published 18 November 2020

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What is rewilding?
https://australian.museum/learn/teachers/learning/sleek-geeks-videos/what-is-rewilding/

In this video, created by Jonathan for the Sleek Geeks Science Eureka Prize, learn about the process of 'rewilding' and the importance of biodiversity to protecting our planet.

Published 28 February 2022

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Same same but different: uncovering the cryptic diversity of Asian horned frogs
https://australian.museum/learn/news/blog/uncovering-the-cryptic-diversity-of-asian-horned-frogs/

Discovering new species of horned frogs, after the fieldwork is done.

Published 22 December 2017

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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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Peering into the past: Potoroos provide new insight into biodiversity in Australia
https://australian.museum/learn/news/blog/peering-into-the-past-potoroos-provide-new-insight-into-biodiversity-in-australia/

Our study of one of Australia's most secretive marsupials sheds light on how changes to forests have enriched biodiversity

Published 02 December 2015

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Discovering the biodiversity of the Greater Mekong
https://australian.museum/learn/news/blog/amri-discovering-the-greater-mekong/

Much of the biodiversity of the Greater Mekong region in Southeast Asia remains undiscovered, but is already under great threat.

Published 07 October 2014

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Eel biodiversity region discovered
https://australian.museum/learn/news/blog/eel-biodiversity-region-discovered/

Analysis of specimens collected in the North West Coral Sea has shown that the area has many marine eel species and some are new to science.

Published 26 August 2015

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Introduced Species: Friend or foe?
https://australian.museum/learn/news/blog/introduced-species-friend-or-foe/

The introduction of plant and animal species around the world has lead to the destabilisation and even collapse of some ecosystems. But are all the effects of introduced species negative?

Published 15 May 2012

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Biodiversity Hotspot: Treasures of the Kimberley
https://australian.museum/learn/expeditions/featured-project-treasures-of-the-kimberley/

The north-western Australian Kimberley is one of fifteen Australian biodiversity hotspots. Its coast boasts an archipelago that comprises several hundred large, and thousands of much smaller islands.

Published 07 July 2011

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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 kids learning 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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