Biological Collections at the Australian Museum
Behind the public galleries are one of the Australian Museum's greatest resources, the research collections. What is the size and value of the Australian Museum's collections? TAXONOMY - the part of science that deals with ... [... more]
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Bombardier Beetles
John Dengate met Jodi Rowley, from the Australian Museum, at Long Reef Golf Course. There they found a bombardier beetle hiding under a log. This remarkable creature is able to squirt would-be predators with boiling acid. The beetle can aim its ... [... more]
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Bug House
Most people rely on the tried and tested method of cleaning and pest removal, such as mould killers, cockroach bait and insect sprays. Martyn Robinson, a scientist with more than two decades of work experience at the Australian Museum, takes a ... [... more]
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Centre for Biodiversity and Conservation Research
The Australian Museum has a specialist unit, the Centre for Biodiversity and Conservation Research, which is committed to the investigation and conservation of biodiversity. This Centre draws on the Museum's research in taxonomy, ecology and ... [... more]
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SEAS- Scavengers of Eastern Australian Seas
The SEAS project studies guilds of marine scavengers along the entire east coast of Australia. It started in 1993 and is conducted by scientists from the Australian Museum. GUILD - a group of species with similar resource requirements and ... [... more]
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The Hotspots Project
Hotspots are areas with many endemic species. The Hotspots Project, consisting of scientists at the Australian Museum and the National Parksand Wildlife Service, is concerned with endemic species with narrow ranges. NARROW RANGE ENDEMICS - ... [... more]
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Is it a Black Rat?
The Australian Museum is frequently asked about mammals visiting suburban gardens or houses. The Australian Museum is frequently asked about mammals visiting suburban gardens or houses. People may think that they have seen a baby Ring-tailed ... [... more]
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