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Ubud is an important cultural centre in Bali.

It's #MuseumMascot day on Twitter - say whaaat?? 

A Q&A with Technical Officer Michael Shea, co-winner of the Royal Zoological Society of New South Wales' Whitley Medal, the most sought after prize in Australian zoological publishing.

Just before sunset on the night of the new moon (27 September 2011) Mike Emslie, Lyle Vail and Anne Hoggett visited a known spawning aggregation site for coral trout not far from the research station.

Exploring classical Balinese paintings and the cultural practices behind this astonishing tradition.

To our great fortune the wind dropped slightly so we had the opportunity to survey the exposed South Eastern slope.

The lagoon at Lizard Island is pretty shallow so over spring's low tides, much of the reef is exposed. At high tide, however, the lagoon provides plenty of scope for easy-access diving.

We are here at Lizard Island Research Station, the trade winds are blowing, but this has by no means inhibited our work program.

The Australian Museum, in collaboration with Questacon, is currently developing an exhibition on the mysterious 'Deep Oceans'.

DAW? Dangerous Animals Week, of course! We're featuring a different Australian creature each day.

Mountains, monsoons and mosquitoes: highlights from amphibian biologist Dr Jodi Rowley's diary of her recent field trip to Central Vietnam.

DAW? Dangerous Animals Week, of course! To celebrate our new Dangeroz app (available in the App Store now) we’re featuring a different Aussie creature each day...

Mountains, monsoons and mosquitoes: highlights from amphibian biologist Dr Jodi Rowley's diary of her recent field trip to Central Vietnam.

DAW? Dangerous Animals Week, of course! DAW? Dangerous Animals Week, of course!

Jurassic Lounge has wrapped up with over 1,900 attending our last night and well over 8,00 for Season 2.