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Predator outwitted – nest cages take eggs off the menu
https://australian.museum/learn/news/blog/amri-nest-cages-take-eggs-off-the-menu/

Experiments reveal that endangered White-fronted Chats will accept nest-cages, giving Sydney's population a last hurrah.

Published 07 July 2015

Birds blog extinct Ornithology
Bramble Cay Melomys, Melomys rubicola
https://australian.museum/learn/australia-over-time/extinct-animals/melomys-rubicola/

The Bramble Cay Melomys, or Bramble Cay mosaic-tailed rat was officially declared extinct in 2019. It is considered the first mammal to become extinct due to climate change.

Published 08 April 2020

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Thylacine
https://australian.museum/learn/australia-over-time/extinct-animals/the-thylacine/

What is a thylacine? Why did it become extinct?

Published 30 October 2015

thylacine Tasmanian Tiger extinct 3D

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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Future Now

Step into <i>Future Now</i>, an Australian Museum exhibition about sustainability and be inspired by practical and innovative ways to build a more sustainable future.

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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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Minerals

Be dazzled by over 1800 spectacular rocks and minerals in our new Minerals Gallery.

Permanent exhibition
Open daily

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