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Many indigenous peoples have warned that Western attitudes are destroying the environment, writes anthropologist Kirk Huffman.

A talented illustrator who painted from and on specimens.

October 23 marks the bicentenary of the birth of Australia’s most mysterious historical figure – the legendary Ludwig Leichhardt.

Australia-Indonesia Youth Exchange Program.

All good things come to an end, as they say.

What do entomologists and phillumenists have in common? The appreciation of a good matchbox.

A passion born from “insatiable curiosity and an ability to draw” resulted in 37,000 fish specimens to be documented by Gilbert Whitley.

Stone rubbing - a copy of the inscription on the Nestorian Stele in China - early Christian document.

Dr Mandy Reid recounts her first experience working in our Show & Tell room at Jurassic Lounge.

Recruiting cadet taxidermists and scientific officers in 1891 - 'well educated lads' with 'a taste for natural history' wanted.

As an intern in the Archives, researching the records of the Anthropology department, I was met with the fascinating story of Elsie Bramell.

A ship's captain gets involved in citizen science.

From culture to crime.

What are you going to do to recognise World Water Monitoring day?

To recognise Threatened Species day the Streamwatch team in conjunction with Sydney Water organised a tour of Chullora Wetlands.