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Spiders that look like ants
AM scientists have discovered two new species of ant-mimic spiders that gain their ant-like appearance in a most unusual way.
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In search of undescribed species in northern Australia
Bush Blitz uncovers the remarkable diversity of amphibians and reptiles that call Bradshaw Field Training area home.
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New species of Leaf-litter Frog discovered from Vietnam
A small, zig-zag striped frog has just been discovered in Vietnam
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The excitement continues: post-Lord Howe Island expedition
Now that all of the AM's collections and research teams have safely arrived back home, what next? "Lots" is the answer!
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Carb-loading Ibis are long-term stayers
We know that Australian White Ibis enjoy a sandwich in the park, but it's not just because sausages aren't on offer.
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The truth comes out in the end
Genetic analysis of scats (faecal pellets) from a remnant rock-wallaby colony has revealed an unexpected evolutionary history.
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Two new species of ‘micro’ termite
Termites can be hard to identify, both in your floorboards and in the lab. But finding two new species of them might not be all bad news!
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Great Australian Bight Deepwater Survey
The science of the Great Australian Bight (GAB) is poorly known but the CSIRO GAB Deepwater Marine Program is hoping to change that.
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Celebrating the Australian Museum's 190th birthday island style
Despite being away working hard in the field, AMRI staff weren't going to miss out on any of the AM's fun 190th birthday celebrations!
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The Tammar Wallaby, one species or two?
Despite being one of the most intensively studied marsupials, recent genetic studies of the Tammar Wallaby has revealed some surprises.
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Having the INTERN-al perspective
Being thrown into the wonderful world of wildlife genomics has never been more eye-opening and exciting!
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New “Stone” frog discovered from Vietnam
A new gargoyle-like frog emerges from the limestone rocks of northern Vietnam.
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How do worms know where to settle?
The start of a sedentary marine worm's life is a bit of a mystery. How do they end up choosing where to live out their days?
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Changing chromosomes: do genomic hotspots drive evolution in an iconic Australian marsupial?
New genomic data resolves the relationships of living rock-wallabies but how their diverse chromosomes evolved still remains a mystery.
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The (other) Lord Howe insect
On expedition on Lord Howe Island, AM scientists have made an unexpected discovery.
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