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150 years later, we set a naming record straight!

Written by Dr Sandy Ingleby, Dr Anja Divljan Dr Harry Parnaby / Category AMRI / Published 27 January 2015

AMRI Blog Mammal Krefft dunnart

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Axes made of glass were used to chop wood over 3000 years ago in Papua New Guinea.

Written by Dr Robin Torrence / Category AMRI / Published 09 January 2015

Melanesia blog Papua New Guinea archaeology tool obsidian

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Silverfish have survived the challenges of a drying climate and are well represented but poorly known in Australia.

Written by Graeme Smith / Category AMRI / Published 05 January 2015

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Unique in the frog world, a newly described frog from Indonesia lays tadpoles instead of eggs.

Written by Dr Jodi Rowley / Category AMRI / Published 03 January 2015

AMRI Blog Frog tadpole Herpetology