Australian Museum
News Stories
Read the latest news stories from the Australian Museum.
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In search of undescribed species in northern Australia
Bush Blitz uncovers the remarkable diversity of amphibians and reptiles that call Bradshaw Field Training area home.
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New species of Leaf-litter Frog discovered from Vietnam
A small, zig-zag striped frog has just been discovered in Vietnam
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AMplify Episode 32: Gillian Scott
CEO Kim McKay chats Egyptology, spiders and traveling the world with Gillian Scott, AM's Manager, Exhibitions.
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1880s: Where it all began - AM's long history with Lord Howe Island
In 2017, Museum scientists revisted the site where its first scientific field survey was conducted 130 years ago - Lord Howe Island.
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1870s: Australian born and bred
Edward Pierson Ramsay was only in his thirties when he became the first Australian-born curator of the AM on 22 September, 1874.
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The excitement continues: post-Lord Howe Island expedition
Now that all of the AM's collections and research teams have safely arrived back home, what next? "Lots" is the answer!
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Carb-loading Ibis are long-term stayers
We know that Australian White Ibis enjoy a sandwich in the park, but it's not just because sausages aren't on offer.
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Citizen Science making a difference
The South Lawson Bushcare group has been working to control weeds and rejuvenate natural bushland for 20 years.
Education
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The truth comes out in the end
Genetic analysis of scats (faecal pellets) from a remnant rock-wallaby colony has revealed an unexpected evolutionary history.
AMRI
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World Science Festival 2017
The World Science Festival is an annual weeklong celebration and exploration of science, with events held in Brisbane and New York.
Education
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Camera Trapping
From goannas and sparrows to quolls and kangaroos, citizen scientists play a key role in identifying animals from camera trap footage.
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VIP: Very Important Phasmid
Introducing a Very Important Phasmid, now rehoused at Melbourne Zoo thanks to the efforts on an AM led expedition to Balls Pyramid.
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