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When mineral collectors hear Tasmania mentioned, they immediately think of crocoite!

A recent survey of reptiles in the Kimberley region, by the Australian Museum Herpetology team finds some of the least known reptile of Australia.

The Australian Museum and the Kwainaa’isi Cultural Centre have just completed a bird survey of East Kwaio, Malaita, Solomon Islands

The Australian Museum and the Kwainaa`isi Cultural Centre have just completed a bird survey of East Kwaio, Malaita, Solomon Islands

Australian Museum Research Institute scientist Dr Sandy Ingleby describes the evolving art of cleaning a whale carcass.

The Australian Museum remembers Pat McDonald, Museum education pioneer from 1953 to 1988, who passed away on 11 November 2018 aged 89.

Three days on the road later and we were still thrilled hearing how many students have added "scientist" to their list of dream jobs.

A recently rediscovered rock-wallaby population posed some real dilemmas for management.

Two new, and likely highly threatened, frog species have just been revealed.

AMRI researchers are scouring the abyssal depths surrounding Australia in search for venomous sea snails with harpoon-like teeth.

Recording frog calls with the FrogID app may let us know how they are coping in urban areas.

Identifying whether a backyard guest is a native frog or a Cane Toad can be tricky: here’s some tips to help.

AMRI celebrates as one of our very own Research Associates receives a prestigious (and well deserved) award!

Software engineer Noel Gordon was part of the team that developed Google Maps. He recounts its development in conversation with AM Director and CEO Kim McKay.

Ice ages impacted terrestrial flora and fauna, but may have also had a dramatic effect on fish by lowering sea levels and reducing habitats.