Blog archive: Museullaneous
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1880s: Where it all began - AM's long history with Lord Howe Island
In 2017, Museum scientists revisted the site where its first scientific field survey was conducted 130 years ago - Lord Howe Island.
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1870s: Australian born and bred
Edward Pierson Ramsay was only in his thirties when he became the first Australian-born curator of the AM on 22 September, 1874.
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Camera Trapping
From goannas and sparrows to quolls and kangaroos, citizen scientists play a key role in identifying animals from camera trap footage.
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VIP: Very Important Phasmid
Introducing a Very Important Phasmid, now rehoused at Melbourne Zoo thanks to the efforts on an AM led expedition to Balls Pyramid.
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What a Star!
Six-year-old Julian Perros has raised $620 to help fight the devastating impacts of the Crown of Thorns Starfish on the Great Barrier Reef.
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1860s: A Naturalist's Legacy
Throughout the 1860s the Australian Museum was led by its formidable, but ill-fated German born curator — Gerard Krefft.
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1850s: The Australian Museum opens its doors on William Street
With a handsome new sandstone building on William Street next to Hyde Park, the Australian Museum was the place to be seen in 1850s Sydney.
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AMplify episode 31: Live at the AM — 2017 Eureka Prizes Launch
A live panel discussion with former Eureka Prize winners, hosted by Robyn Williams.
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1840s: Up Against It - William Sheridan Wall
Australian Museum Curator William Sheridan Wall battled illness, poverty, poor equipment, dying animals, even bushrangers.
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AMplify episode 30: Live at the AM - Bruce Pascoe
Dark Emu author Bruce Pascoe deconstructs over-simplified portrayals of Indigenous life and the discoveries of this country's first people.
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AMplify episode 29: Live at the AM - Should We Fear Spiders?
What are the symptoms and treatments for spider bites? Is our fear of spiders evolutionary or cultural? Can Arachnophobia be cured?
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1830s: The Rascally Bird Stuffer
Once 'collector and preserver of specimens', the Museum's early taxidermist decided to branch out.
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Tiny discovery, big news
Citizen scientist and peacock spider enthusiast Stuart Harris latest find proves there's still a lot to learn about these tiny arachnids.
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A National Treasure
How 'Eric' the opalised pliosaur made his way into the Australian Museum hall of fame.
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AMplify Episode 28: Dr Jenny Newell
Pacific Collection specialist Dr Jenny Newell joins the AM team fresh from her work with the American Museum of Natural History.
