Blog archive: August 2022
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AMRI
Whose hoot? Identity of unknown owl revealed
Excitement stirred when a small unidentified owl was found dead on Lord Howe Island; Australian Museum scientists have now identified the wayward individual.
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Explore magazine
New acquisition: A rock that is 2.5 billion years old
A spectacular specimen has been acquired for the AM’s upcoming Minerals exhibition.
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At the Museum
Australian South Sea Islander Recognition Week: An interview with Emelda Davis and Dr Sonya Pearce
Last week the Pasifika team were fortunate enough to sit with Sydney City Councillor, Emelda Davis, and Dr Sonya Pearce to hear their stories and celebrate the Australian South Sea Islander story: 175 years ago, to now and well into the future.
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At the Museum
Australian South Sea Islander Recognition Week: An interview with Dylan Mooney
Alongside the Australian South Sea Islander community, the Australian Museum stand in solidarity with our Pasifika kinfolk in recognising 175 years of the Australian South Sea Island peoples and their stories.
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AMRI
Citizen science reveals the breeding seasons of frogs is longer in the city
Human activity is causing frogs to breed earlier and for longer. What does this mean for the future of frogs?
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At the Museum
It’s official – the Australian Museum has more visitors than ever before!
Ever since I became the Australian Museum’s (AM) Director and CEO, I’ve wanted to see the AM full of happy visitors bubbling with life - and it’s brilliant to have some good news to share.
