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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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Herbivory: eating plants
https://australian.museum/learn/animals/insects/herbivory-eating-plants/

Herbivory is the act of eating plants and a herbivore is an animal that eats plants. Herbivores play an important role in the ecology of any area, influencing plant communities and individual plant growth. The great diversity of invertebrate and vertebrate herbivores reflects the diversity of pla

Published 06 October 2009

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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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Burra

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

Permanent education space
Open daily

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Future Now

A pop-up exhibition created by the Australian Museum, touring Stockland Retail Town Centres in 2022.

Burleigh Heads, QLD
Green Hills, NSW
Shellharbour, NSW

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School programs and excursions

Book school excursions at the Australian Museum, Sydney, that inspire and engage students of all ages.

Virtual excursions
Educator-led tours

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