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Australian birdwatchers generated between $199,000 and $363,000 AUD of economic activity by viewing rare Aleutian Terns at Old Bar, NSW.

Joey Di Battista travelled to Chile to help colleagues determine traces of vertebrate eDNA for ongoing monitoring of invasive species.

From the discovery of sucking lice species to the creation of a chemical ‘e-nose’ to detect illegal wildlife trade, the AM’s collections contain limitless potential.

Listen to Aboriginal poet and novelist Tony Birch as he explores how First Nations ecological knowledge could help mitigate the impacts of climate change.

A sampling voyage to the extraordinary marine reefs of Oman serves not only to reveal incredible fish diversity, but also to strengthen our ties with Oman’s research institutions.

Curator Vanessa Finney describes how Capturing Nature reveals the pioneering art and science of photography at the Australian Museum.

FrogID reveals that Green Tree Frogs, once common throughout Sydney, are now few and far between

Citizen scientists have discovered frog species hundreds of kilometres from their native range using the free FrogID app

Tens of Thousands around Australia sign up to Frog ID in first year of national citizen science program.

Abundant varieties of moths, snails and insects lie awaiting discovery in the beautiful tropical forests of Malaita in the Solomon Islands. Read about the AM expedition to work with the local community to collect and describe the islands smaller fauna.

The inimitable Alan Duffy and Nalini Joshi, recorded live in conversation with Robyn Williams.

Australian Museum offers free entry to servicemen and women on Anzac Day

A great deal has been achieved in the three years since the AM and Solomon Island Kwaio community embarked on a collaborative journey to classify and conserve the ecological richness of this extraordinary environment.

Installation at the Museum of Contemporary Art in Sydney showcases pieces from our collection

Meet the weirdest whales in the Australian Museum Research Library