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Hover flies
https://australian.museum/learn/animals/insects/hover-flies/

Hover flies

Published 19 May 2009

common enquiries Invertebrates entomology fly Hover flies
What is classification?
https://australian.museum/learn/species-identification/ask-an-expert/what-is-classification/

Biological Classification

Published 25 September 2015

common enquiries what is What is?
Fleas and tapeworms
https://australian.museum/learn/species-identification/ask-an-expert/what-is-a-parasite/patrasites--fleas/

Well known examples of parasites to those who have domestic pets are fleas and tapeworms.

Published 30 November 2018

common enquiries invertebrate Flea parasite
Mosquitoes
https://australian.museum/learn/species-identification/ask-an-expert/what-is-a-parasite/parasites--mosquitoes/

The female mosquitoes eat animal blood and the males feed on nectar

Published 30 November 2018

common enquiries mosquitoes parasites insect invertebrate
Wingless soldier fly
https://australian.museum/learn/animals/insects/wingless-soldier-fly-boreoides-subulatus/

What do you call a fly without wings? A walk.

Published 14 May 2020

insects common enquiries Autumn common enquiries soldier fly wingless fly
Why do Magpies swoop?
https://australian.museum/learn/species-identification/ask-an-expert/why-do-magpies-swoop/

Magpies swoop in spring, peak breeding season for Australian magpies is August through to November.

Published 02 October 2020

common enquiries swooping birds magpies dangerous birds
Is it a rat?
https://australian.museum/learn/species-identification/ask-an-expert/is-it-a-rat/

The Australian Museum is frequently asked about mammals visiting suburban gardens or houses.

Published 30 October 2015

Common and Unusual Identifications Mammal Rat common enquiries pest
Common enquiries
https://australian.museum/learn/species-identification/ask-an-expert/

Find out what people have been asking about the most.

Published 02 November 2018

common enquiries
Australian Carpet Beetles
https://australian.museum/learn/animals/insects/australian-carpet-beetles/

Australian Carpet Beetles

Published 16 June 2009

common enquiries insect carpet beetle
Tiny stingray-shaped animal
https://australian.museum/learn/species-identification/ask-an-expert/tiny-stingray/

This is a curious find common in backyards and bushland, but can you identify it?

Published 05 January 2011

gecko tail Southern leaf-tailed gecko detached tail skink unusual enquiries common enquiries reptiles

Machu Picchu and the Golden Empires of Peru

Come face-to-face with one of the most remarkable gold collections to ever tour the globe in the immersive exhibition, <i>Machu Picchu and the Golden Empires of Peru</i> and add-on VR experience.

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Tails from the Coasts

Presented with the National Museum of Singapore, this culturally significant collection of watercolours brings to life extraordinary species and captivating stories.

Special exhibition
Opening Saturday 10 May

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Wild Planet

Welcome to life on Earth. Every one of Earth’s millions of species is unique, but they are all connected through evolution. Come and see life in all its glorious diversity – over 400 animals under one roof!

Permanent exhibition
Open daily

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Minerals

Be dazzled by over 1800 spectacular rocks and minerals in our new Minerals Gallery.

Permanent exhibition
Open daily

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