Australian Museum
News Stories
Read the latest news stories from the Australian Museum.
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Expedition to the Mountains of Malaita
The Australian Museum and the Kwainaa`isi Cultural Centre have just completed a bird survey of East Kwaio, Malaita, Solomon Islands
AMRI
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Blood and Bone
Australian Museum Research Institute scientist Dr Sandy Ingleby describes the evolving art of cleaning a whale carcass.
Explore magazine
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Story of a Legacy Gift: Patricia McDonald
The Australian Museum remembers Pat McDonald, Museum education pioneer from 1953 to 1988, who passed away on 11 November 2018 aged 89.
At the Museum
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Well (Tam)worth the effort!
Three days on the road later and we were still thrilled hearing how many students have added "scientist" to their list of dream jobs.
At the Museum
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Remnant rock-wallabies: Genetics informs threatened species management
A recently rediscovered rock-wallaby population posed some real dilemmas for management.
AMRI
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Two new Horned Frog species found on Vietnam’s highest peak
Two new, and likely highly threatened, frog species have just been revealed.
AMRI
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Deep-sea hunters and their weapon of choice – new species of Australian gastropods
AMRI researchers are scouring the abyssal depths surrounding Australia in search for venomous sea snails with harpoon-like teeth.
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Wanted! Eavesdroppers on Red Tree Frog conversations to better understand effects of urbanisation
Recording frog calls with the FrogID app may let us know how they are coping in urban areas.
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How can you tell the difference between a Cane Toad and a native Australian frog species?
Identifying whether a backyard guest is a native frog or a Cane Toad can be tricky: here’s some tips to help.
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AM Research Associate honoured with an AM
AMRI celebrates as one of our very own Research Associates receives a prestigious (and well deserved) award!
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Podcast – Lunchtime Conversation Series: Noel Gordon
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.
At the Museum
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Ice Ages and Butterflyfish
Ice ages impacted terrestrial flora and fauna, but may have also had a dramatic effect on fish by lowering sea levels and reducing habitats.
AMRI
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Podcast – Lunchtime Lecture Series: George Miller's enquiring spirit
Australian film legend George Miller shares extraordinary insights into his life and work in this conversation with AM Director and CEO Kim McKay.
At the Museum
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In pictures: The opening of Whales | Tohorā
Aboriginal and Maori Elders, community and staff came together to bless the exhibition and celebrate these majestic creatures.
At the Museum
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Podcast – Lunchtime Conversation Series: Kim McKay
Australian Museum Director and CEO Kim McKay AO has led the transformation of the nation’s first museum into one of the world's pre-eminent natural history and cultural institutions. Hear her in conversation and Q&A with Tracey Holmes