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Fish FAQ - Can fishes change colour?
https://dev.australian.museum/learn/animals/fishes/can-fishes-change-colour/

What causes the colouration of a fish and can it change? Read on ...

Published 02 February 2017

Ichthyology FAQ chromatophores fish
How do Electric Rays produce electricity?
https://dev.australian.museum/learn/animals/fishes/how-do-electric-rays-produce-electricity/

The electric currents produced by some species of fishes, such as the Numbfish and torpedo rays are generated in cells called electrocytes. When an electrocyte is stimulated, a movement of ions (electrically charged atoms) across the cell membrane results in an electric discharge.

Published 25 February 2011

Ichthyology electricity ray fish
Why do mullet leap?
https://dev.australian.museum/learn/animals/fishes/why-do-mullet-leap/

Mullet are commonly seen leaping out of the water. Why do they do this?

Published 05 May 2011

Ichthyology FAQ Mugilidae fish
What is the longest bony fish?
https://dev.australian.museum/learn/animals/fishes/what-is-the-longest-bony-fish/

The Oarfish is reported to be the longest bony fish. It has a ribbon-like body that has been reliably documented to grow to 8m in length, however specimens up to 17m in length have been reported.

Published 26 July 2011

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What is the smallest fish?
https://dev.australian.museum/learn/animals/fishes/fwhat-is-the-smallest-fish/

What is the definition of "smallest"? This seemingly simple question is behind a friendly rivalry that has developed between three groups of scientists.

Published 15 August 2011

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Fish FAQ - Do fishes have tongues?
https://dev.australian.museum/learn/animals/fishes/do-fishes-have-tongues/

Most fishes do have a 'tongue'.

Published 30 October 2015

Ichthyology biology fish
Researching the Blaschka glass models
https://dev.australian.museum/about/history/stories/researching-the-blaschka-glass-models/

For many years it was assumed that the Australian Museum's collection of exquisite glass marine invertebrate models was made by the famous 19th-century German glass makers Leopold and Rudolf Blaschka. However the evidence to support this assertion had never been found.

Published 04 March 2010
Blaschka glass sea anemones
https://dev.australian.museum/about/history/stories/blaschka-glass-sea-anemones/

A scientific marvel in the field of art? Or an artistic marvel in the field of science? Either way, this isn't the only mystery crystallised in the collection of glass marine creatures made by the famous German father and son team, Leopold and Rudolph Blaschka.

Published 03 June 2010

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The Wonnarua
https://dev.australian.museum/learn/cultures/atsi-collection/hunter-valley/the-wonnarua/

The Wonnarua people's traditional lands are located in the Hunter Valley area of New South Wales. A dreamtime story from the Wonnarua explains how the hills and rivers in the Hunter Valley were created by a spirit called Baiame. Groups living near the Wonnarua include the Darkinjung and the Wirad

Published 04 May 2010
Decomposition: fly life cycle and development times
https://dev.australian.museum/learn/science/decomposition-fly-life-cycles/

The presence of insects in a corpse is a critical clue towards estimating the time of death for bodies dead for longer periods of time.

Published 30 October 2015

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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.

Special exhibition
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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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RELICS

Vintage objects meet miniature LEGO® worlds in RELICS, an extraordinary exhibition created by LEGO® Masters winners. Opening 16 August at the Australian Museum.

Special Exhibition
Opens 16 August 2025

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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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