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Placoid scales
https://australian.museum/learn/animals/fishes/placoid-scales/

Placoid scales are found in sharks and rays, and can vary greatly in external appearance.

Published 15 August 2013

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Fossils in Riversleigh, QLD
https://australian.museum/learn/australia-over-time/fossils/sites/riversleigh/

Fossil fauna from the Riversleigh site have altered our understanding about Australia's mid-Cainozoic vertebrate diversity.

Published 25 September 2015

fossil Palaeontology fossils
Dating dinosaurs and other fossils
https://australian.museum/learn/australia-over-time/fossils/dating-dinosaurs-and-other-fossils/

Fossils themselves, and the sedimentary rocks they are found in, are very difficult to date directly.

Published 26 October 2015

fossil Palaeontology fossils
Predator and prey: The Winton Trackway
https://australian.museum/learn/australia-over-time/fossils/sites/predator-and-prey-the-winton-trackway/

We can never witness the awesome reality of a dinosaur stalking and attacking its prey. However, one fossil trackway near Winton in Queensland gives us the rare opportunity to reconstruct such a moment, to 're-live' the movement, reactions, fear and panic.

Published 22 December 2010

fossil expedition Palaeontology fossils
Herbivore teeth and diet
https://australian.museum/learn/dinosaurs/plant-eating-dinosaurs/

Plant-eating dinosaurs dominated the landscape, far outnumbering their carnivorous counterparts. From fancy headgear and armour, to herding and enormous size, their extreme appearances and innovative survival strategies are unrivalled in the animal kingdom.

Published 02 April 2012

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Fish FAQ - Can fishes change sex?
https://australian.museum/learn/animals/fishes/fish-faq-can-fishes-change-sex/

Bizarre as it might sound, sex change is quite common in the fish world.

Published 08 June 2010

fish juvenile initial phase terminal phase Ichthyology
Student Groups
https://australian.museum/get-involved/amri/lirs/student-groups-that-have-visited-lizard-island/

Institutions that have conducted trips to LIRS for their students since 2006.

Published 18 October 2010
Spider origins
https://australian.museum/learn/animals/spiders/spider-origins/

Spiders were among the earliest animals to live on land, probably evolving about 400 million years ago.

Published 06 May 2013
LIRS Booking information
https://australian.museum/get-involved/amri/lirs/booking/

Visits to the Lizard Island Research Station (LIRS) must be booked well in advance directly with LIRS.

Published 11 September 2013
Terrestrial Permits
https://australian.museum/get-involved/amri/lirs/terrestrial-permits/

This information is provided as a service to Lizard Island Research Station visitors. It is the Station's interpretation of permitting requirements as they apply to work at Lizard Island.

Published 26 April 2009

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
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Burra

Be transported on an immersive journey through the eyes of burra (eel) in the Australian Museum’s learning and play space.

Permanent education space
10am - 4.30pm

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RELICS

Vintage objects meet miniature LEGO® worlds in RELICS: A New World Rises, an extraordinary exhibition created by LEGO® Masters winners. Opening 16 August at the Australian Museum.

Special Exhibition
Opens 16 August 2025

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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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