Blog archive: March 2014
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Science
New dragon lizard from NSW
Was this spectacular new species of lizard first illustrated in Indigenous rock art?
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At the Museum
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The Museum has some wonderful experiences and benefits coming up for Members.
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Australian worms hitch a ride to Europe
A new Australian visitor is not likely to be welcome in the Netherlands
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Sydney's Pygmy Pipehorses mating
In a world-first, two divers have filmed Sydney's Pygmy Pipehorse mating.
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Tadpoles in the snow
Professor Ronn Altig visited the Museum to describe tadpole specimens collected by Dr Jodi Rowley in Vietnam.
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Beetles in print
Two new books provide the keys to help scientists unlock Australia's most diverse group of organisms: the beetles.
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Museullaneous
Over my shoulder
Outgoing Director Frank Howarth takes a look back at his time leading Australia’s first museum.
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Collections matter!
Museum natural history collections can help answer many questions, but how do we ensure they continue to be relevant?
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Museullaneous
Meet Kim McKay
Incoming Australian Museum Director Kim McKay is set to bring her unique style and experience to the role.
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Museullaneous
William Holmes' wish list
Our very first Collector was on top of his job from day one.
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Science
Life at Lizard: how to avoid being found and eaten
Why are reef fish so bright and beautiful? Why do they have such bold and seemingly conspicuous colour patterns?
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What happens when coral dies?
Coral bleaching isn't just about the colour of the coral - it can have very dramatic impacts on the reef.
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Australian Museum Research Institute Collections and Climate Change Seminar
Our first Australian Museum Research Institute (AMRI) seminar: "What can museum collections reveal about climate change?"
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Food Culture: Killing in Murderers Bay
The brilliant career of the South American sweet potato in Oceania.
