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Who are the pollinators in Australia’s subtropical rainforests?
https://australian.museum/learn/news/blog/amri-pollinators-australias-subtropical-rainforests/

Pollination in Australia's subtropical rainforests seems to be carried out primarily by much smaller critters than bees, birds or bats.

Published 11 December 2014

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A curious case of the birds and the trees
https://australian.museum/learn/news/blog/a-curious-case-of-the-birds-and-the-trees/

Could some aspects of the urban environment actually benefit plants and animals?

Published 18 July 2016

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Exotic honeybees are the only effective pollinators of a temperate mangrove
https://australian.museum/learn/news/blog/exotic-honeybees-pollinators-temperate-mangrove/

Honeybees were introduced shortly after European settlement and now appear to be the only effective pollinators of a native plant species.

Published 21 November 2013

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Pea flowers at the Field of Mars
https://australian.museum/learn/news/blog/pea-flowers-at-the-field-of-mars/

A walk around the Field of Mars Environment Education Centre with Steve Papp and Pat Spiers last week revealed a plethora of native flowers of many colours and shapes, including pea flowers - all perfect for a field study of pollinators.

Published 15 August 2011

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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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