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DigiVol digitisers support the work undertaken by Malacology Collection staff and research scientists.

We complete the most comprehensive Jenolan Caves mineral study for over 100 years, and find some surprises.

The discovery of a new fish from Sydney harbour is pretty exciting. After waiting a decade, we can now report on its live colouration.

It all comes down to a passion for sea lions.

The breeding behaviour of a fat, narrow-mouthed frog is captured for the first time.

First record of prey luring in an Australian frog has been captured on video.

A new study reviews what we know and what we don’t about some fascinating creatures of the deep.

It's a big blue ocean if you are only 10 mm long. New research shows how tiny larval reef fishes find their way around the ocean.

There is nothing more satisfying than seeing the look on a child's face that has just discovered something new.

The evolution of guarding body parts.

Don't knock nostalgia when you're knee-deep in a 35 mm slide collection.

Find out why DigiVol was given such a delicious and beautifully decorated cake.

A golden object spotted in the water proved to be an interesting find.

During their morning swim, the pink-capped Bold and Beautiful swimmers were recently surprised by another bold and beautiful creature.