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Hover flies
https://australian.museum/learn/animals/insects/hover-flies/

Hover flies

Published 19 May 2009

common enquiries Invertebrates entomology fly Hover flies
What is classification?
https://australian.museum/learn/species-identification/ask-an-expert/what-is-classification/

Biological Classification

Published 25 September 2015

common enquiries what is What is?
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.

Published 02 October 2020

common enquiries swooping birds magpies dangerous birds
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.

Published 30 October 2015

Common and Unusual Identifications Mammal common enquiries pest Rat
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.

Published 30 November 2018

common enquiries invertebrate Flea parasite
Mosquitoes
https://australian.museum/learn/species-identification/ask-an-expert/what-is-a-parasite/parasites--mosquitoes/

The female mosquitoes eat animal blood and the males feed on nectar

Published 30 November 2018

common enquiries mosquitoes parasites insect invertebrate
Wingless soldier fly
https://australian.museum/learn/animals/insects/wingless-soldier-fly-boreoides-subulatus/

What do you call a fly without wings? A walk.

Published 14 May 2020

insects common enquiries Autumn common enquiries soldier fly wingless fly
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?

Published 05 January 2011

gecko tail Southern leaf-tailed gecko detached tail skink unusual enquiries common enquiries reptiles
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?

Published 04 May 2011

common enquiries Deepsea FAQ
Common enquiries
https://australian.museum/learn/species-identification/ask-an-expert/

Find out what people have been asking about the most.

Published 02 November 2018

common enquiries

Thin Ice VR

Follow in the footsteps of Sir Ernest Shackleton on an expedition into one of history’s greatest survival stories in this immersive VR experience.

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2023 Australian Geographic Nature Photographer of the Year

Nature is in focus in this stunning, free photographic exhibition, featuring works by some of the world's best nature photographers.

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Fantastical Sharks & Rays

Dive into the fantastical world of sharks and rays, in this special exhibition that shines a light on some of Australia’s most unique endangered species.

Free entry
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Machu Picchu and the Golden Empires of Peru

Come face-to-face with one of the most remarkable gold collections to ever tour the globe in the immersive exhibition, <i>Machu Picchu and the Golden Empires of Peru</i> and add-on VR experience.

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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 education space
10am - 4.30pm

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