Blog archive: AMRI
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The remarkable tale of Bathurst’s unique Grassland Dragon
In 1966 two Bathurst naturalists sent some lizards to the Australian Museum. Fifty years later it’s been recognised as a distinct species, and the hunt is on to find it again.
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Recent decades have transformed our understanding of marsupial evolution
To celebrate the centenary of the American Mammal Society, we were invited to summarise the major advances in our understanding of marsupial classification and evolution over the last 25 years.
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A look to the past to predict the future
Jellyfish, anemones and corals can be an oracle for the oceans!
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Expedition to Malaita: The Return From Searching for the Island’s Smaller Fauna
This most recent expedition was invaluable not only for our understanding of the diversity of the island’s smaller fauna, but to further foster Kwaio community conservation areas.
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Opening a can of worms
Stemborer moths damage cereal and sugarcane crops globally. Identifying the major pest species is surprisingly difficult.
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Economic benefits of rare birds: a case of economic and ecotourism TERNover
Australian birdwatchers generated between $199,000 and $363,000 AUD of economic activity by viewing rare Aleutian Terns at Old Bar, NSW.
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Environmental DNA improves the monitoring of coastal wetlands of international importance in South America
Joey Di Battista travelled to Chile to help colleagues determine traces of vertebrate eDNA for ongoing monitoring of invasive species.
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Oman Coral Reef Diversity Illuminated by Collaborative Sampling Expedition
A sampling voyage to the extraordinary marine reefs of Oman serves not only to reveal incredible fish diversity, but also to strengthen our ties with Oman’s research institutions.
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The Aussie Green Tree Frog’s disappearing act from Sydney
FrogID reveals that Green Tree Frogs, once common throughout Sydney, are now few and far between
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Frogs are Hitchhiking Around Australia
Citizen scientists have discovered frog species hundreds of kilometres from their native range using the free FrogID app
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Expedition to Malaita: The Secret World of Insects and Snails in the Remote Forests of the Solomon Islands
Abundant varieties of moths, snails and insects lie awaiting discovery in the beautiful tropical forests of Malaita in the Solomon Islands. Read about the AM expedition to work with the local community to collect and describe the islands smaller fauna.
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Conservation in the heart of the Solomon Islands
A great deal has been achieved in the three years since the AM and Solomon Island Kwaio community embarked on a collaborative journey to classify and conserve the ecological richness of this extraordinary environment.
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Collection specimens sparkle at the MCA
Installation at the Museum of Contemporary Art in Sydney showcases pieces from our collection
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Chapman Minerals on the move once more
After being on display for two decades at the AM, the Chapman Collection is about to embark on a journey to regional NSW. The Collection is home to hundreds of perfectly formed and beautiful crystals; delightful displays of light, colour and chemical diversity.
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Seeking sun-baking, bottom-dwelling, upside-down jellyfish
Monitoring the invasive upside-down jellyfish (Cassiopea) in Lake Macquarie.
