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Fish mimicking octopus mimicking fish!
https://australian.museum/learn/news/blog/fish-mimicking-ocotopus-mimicking-fish/

The Mimic Octopus (Thaumoctopus mimicus) has been known for some years for its ability to mimic flatfish, lionfish and seasnakes. A recent discovery in Indonesia adds a whole new twist to this story. The Black-marble Jawfish (Stalix cf. histrio) mimics the Mimic Octopus.

Published 12 January 2012

Ichthyology blog fish
Michael Sharland
https://australian.museum/learn/news/blog/michael-sharland/

We are about to start a project to digitise and transcribe the Nature Diaries of ornithologist, journalist and environmentalist Michael Sharland.

Published 23 December 2011
A Pride of Lions
https://australian.museum/learn/news/blog/a-pride-of-lions/

A group of African lions first installed in the Museums entrance area in 1910 have recently made a spectacular comeback. Three of the original four have now been placed in the revamped atrium area - and look as arresting as they did back then.

Published 08 December 2011

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Unique role played at the Australian Museum
https://australian.museum/learn/news/blog/unique-role-at-the-australian-museum/

The Australian Museum’s scientists are often asked to apply their expertise in unexpected ways.

Published 30 November 2011
Ask a curator: What's Yiwarra Kuju?
https://australian.museum/learn/news/blog/ask-a-curator-what-is-yiwarra-kuju/

A Q&A with John Carty, anthropologist and co-curator of our new exhibition, Yiwarra Kuju: The Canning Stock Route.

Published 14 December 2011

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The Project Space – Collections to You
https://australian.museum/learn/news/blog/projectspace-lions/

Do you know, less than 1% of Museum’s collections are on display?

Published 07 December 2011
Australian Museum Partners with Archie Rose Distilling Co.
https://australian.museum/about/organisation/media-centre/australian-museum-partners-with-archie-rose-distilling-co/

Archie Rose, an independent distillery based in Sydney, has been announced as the new spirits partner for the Australian Museum.

Published 26 October 2016
Australian Museum’s Dr Rebecca Johnson named in 100 Women of Influence
https://australian.museum/about/organisation/media-centre/australian-museums-dr-rebecca-johnson-named-in-100-women-of-influence/

Director of the Australian Museum Research Institute (AMRI), Dr Rebecca Johnson’s ground-breaking work in the field of wildlife forensics has been acknowledged in the Innovation category of the awards, announced last week.

Published 04 October 2016
Australian Museum 2016 Eureka Prize Finalists Announced
https://australian.museum/about/organisation/media-centre/australian-museum-prizes-2016/

Australia's premier science awards celebrate outstanding achievement in 2016: from deep-sea robots, to school students who may have found a scientific edge for our Olympians.

Published 07 October 2016

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Sea Changer: Visionary Reef Scientist & Acclaimed Museum Director Wins Lifetime Achievement Award
https://australian.museum/about/organisation/media-centre/sea-changer-visionary-reef-scientist-acclaimed-museum-director-wins-lifetime-achievement-award/

Former Director of the Australian Museum Professor Frank Talbot AM has been awarded the Australian Museum Research Institute's (AMRI) Lifetime Achievement Award.

Published 06 July 2016

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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