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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

food herbivore biodiversity plant insect
How sheep poo can help defend threatened native plants
https://australian.museum/learn/news/blog/how-sheep-poo-can-help-defend-threatened-native-plants/

Are Australia's sheep eating threatened plants? Turns out they've been "dropping" hints...

Published 26 March 2018

sheep plant DNA

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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