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Wingless soldier fly
https://australian.museum/learn/animals/insects/wingless-soldier-fly-boreoides-subulatus/What do you call a fly without wings? A walk.
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Common enquiries
https://australian.museum/learn/species-identification/ask-an-expert/Find out what people have been asking about the most.
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Why do Magpies swoop?
https://australian.museum/learn/species-identification/ask-an-expert/why-do-magpies-swoop/Magpies swoop in spring, peak breeding season for Australian magpies is August through to November.
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Why is it dark in the deepsea?
https://australian.museum/learn/species-identification/ask-an-expert/why-is-it-dark-in-the-deepsea/You have probably noticed that coral reefs are colourful places. When filmed in natural light, however, much of the vibrant colour is not visible below 10 metres. The underwater world becomes increasingly blue (and eventually black) the deeper you go. Why is this?
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Tiny stingray-shaped animal
https://australian.museum/learn/species-identification/ask-an-expert/tiny-stingray/This is a curious find common in backyards and bushland, but can you identify it?
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Is it a rat?
https://australian.museum/learn/species-identification/ask-an-expert/is-it-a-rat/The Australian Museum is frequently asked about mammals visiting suburban gardens or houses.
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Australian Carpet Beetle
https://australian.museum/learn/animals/insects/australian-carpet-beetle/Australian Carpet Beetle
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Fleas and tapeworms
https://australian.museum/learn/species-identification/ask-an-expert/what-is-a-parasite/patrasites--fleas/Well known examples of parasites to those who have domestic pets are fleas and tapeworms.
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