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Leaf litter dichotomous key
https://australian.museum/learn/teachers/learning/invertebrate-dichotomous-key/

Go exploring through your local leaf litter and use this dichotomous key to identify invertebrates you find!

Published 24 November 2020

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The John Landy Butterfly Collection
https://australian.museum/learn/collections/natural-science/entomology/john-landy/

The John Landy Collection of butterflies (lepidoptera) was donated to the Australian Museum in 2018.

Published 07 June 2019

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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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Dragonflies and damselflies - Order Odonata
https://australian.museum/learn/animals/insects/dragonflies-and-damselflies-order-odonata/

Dragonflies and damselflies are large, conspicuous insects generally found near freshwater habitats. They are an ancient and successful group that was around long before the dinosaurs evolved.

Published 22 March 2012

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Where have all the Christmas Beetles gone?
https://australian.museum/learn/animals/insects/christmas-beetles/

The evidence suggesting a decline is anecdotal yet compelling.

Published 08 December 2016

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Make your own butterfly envelope
https://australian.museum/learn/teachers/learning/butterflyenvelopes/

Make your own butterfly envelope for your newly collected and identified species.

Published 18 December 2020

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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
On now

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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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