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Save our owls
https://australian.museum/learn/news/blog/save-our-owls/

The Powerful Owl (Ninox strenua), one of Australia's iconic birds, is currently listed as vulnerable in NSW with only 20-30 mating pairs in the Sydney region.

Published 15 August 2011

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Western Parotia
https://australian.museum/about/history/exhibitions/birds-of-paradise/western-parotia/

Western Parotia, Birds of Paradise

Published 24 March 2011

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Trumpet Manucode
https://australian.museum/about/history/exhibitions/birds-of-paradise/trumpet-manucode/

Trumpet Manucode, Birds of Paradise

Published 24 March 2011

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Crinkle-collared Manucode
https://australian.museum/about/history/exhibitions/birds-of-paradise/crinkle-collared-manucode/

Crinkle-collared Manucode, Birds of Paradise

Published 24 March 2011

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Glossy-mantled Manucode
https://australian.museum/about/history/exhibitions/birds-of-paradise/glossy-mantled-manucode/

Glossy-mantled Manucode, Birds of Paradise

Published 24 March 2011

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John Gould's documents of extinction
https://australian.museum/learn/collections/museum-archives-library/john-gould/goulds-documents-of-extinction/

John Gould wrote many warnings about the potential extinction of Australian species. Ironically his collectors were killing thousands of birds and mammals all over the world to send to him for identification and illustration.

Published 12 February 2021

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Wing tags stand the test of time
https://australian.museum/learn/news/blog/wing-tags-stand-the-test-of-time/

Despite their reputation as urban hooligans, Cockatoos seldom vandalised their tags, allowing citizen scientists to study 100% of birds.

Published 27 October 2017

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Hollows as Homes
https://australian.museum/learn/news/blog/hollows-as-homes/

A unique and exciting project bringing together AMRI research and citizen science.

Published 07 November 2016

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Twelve-wired Bird of Paradise
https://australian.museum/about/history/exhibitions/birds-of-paradise/twelve-wired-bird-of-paradise/

Twelve-wired Bird of Paradise, Scientific name: Seleucidis melanoleuca

Published 24 March 2011

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Pale-billed Sicklebill
https://australian.museum/about/history/exhibitions/birds-of-paradise/pale-billed-sicklebill/

Pale-billed Sicklebill, Birds of Paradise

Published 24 March 2011

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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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Future Now

Step into <i>Future Now</i>, an Australian Museum exhibition about sustainability and be inspired by practical and innovative ways to build a more sustainable future.

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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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Minerals

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

Permanent exhibition
Open daily

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