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Charles Darwin and the antlion
https://australian.museum/learn/teachers/learning/darwin-antlion/

Read excerpts from Charles Darwin's diary when he was in Australia and learn about some of his first insights into evolution by natural selection.

Published 18 November 2020

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Australian Museum scientist leads new discovery of surprisingly large brains in fossil whales
https://australian.museum/about/organisation/media-centre/new-discovery-whale-brain-evolution/

Museum collections shed light on whale brain evolution.

Published 11 May 2021

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The evolution of the platypus
https://australian.museum/learn/teachers/learning/platypus-evolution/

Learn about the different platypus fossils that have been discovered in Australia and South America and compare their features.

Published 18 November 2020

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Capitalism, Cities and the Theory of Evolution
https://australian.museum/learn/news/blog/capitalism-cities-and-the-theory-of-evolution/

How humanities influenced the central idea in evolution.

Published 23 August 2014

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What is natural selection?
https://australian.museum/learn/species-identification/ask-an-expert/what-is-natural-selection/

Darwin's grand idea of evolution by natural selection is relatively simple but often misunderstood.

Published 02 November 2018

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Tails from the Coasts

Presented with the National Museum of Singapore, this culturally significant collection of watercolours brings to life extraordinary species and captivating stories.

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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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Wild Planet

Welcome to life on Earth. Every one of Earth’s millions of species is unique, but they are all connected through evolution. Come and see life in all its glorious diversity – over 400 animals under one roof!

Permanent exhibition
Open daily

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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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