Blog archive:
April 2022

A recent snail survey on Lord Howe Island was punctuated with shouts of excitement, as we found not one, not two, but three rarely seen species.

The most comprehensive genetic assessment of koala populations to date has provided fascinating insights into how the species responded to past climate change, and highlights the critical role of museums in supporting ongoing conservation efforts.

Each month, a selected blog from Lizard Island Reef Research Foundation (LIRRF) is featured at the AM. LIRRF supports scientific research & education at the AM’s Lizard Island Research Station on the Great Barrier Reef. For this month, we feature: Damselfishes in colour.

The Moana Toa series celebrates International Women’s Day by highlighting a selection of Pasifika women leaders and recognising their contribution towards gender equality.

Australian Museum scientist, Dr Stephen Jackson, leads the publication of the recovery plan for the endangered mahogany glider.

In conversation with Joel Werner and Olivia Willis, co-winners of the 2021 Australian Museum Eureka Prize for Science Journalism.

A recent study by an international team of scientists has tested the expectation that big cats in the wild exhibit greater skeletal density than their captive counterparts. The results of which affect future comparative studies and rewilding programs!