From a Hugh Jackman-esque spider to honouring traditional Indigenous words, these species have memorable names.
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The sugar glider is an icon of the Australian bush. But discovering it’s actually three distinct species has big consequences for its conservation.
The local Aboriginal people told stories and painted images of a massacre of their ancestors in the early 20th century, but there was no other evidence that the incident took place. Until now.
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Research Scientist in Archaeology, South Australian Museum
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Senior Research Scientist, Marine Invertebrates, South Australian Museum
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Research Associate, Systematics, biogeography and conservation of amphibians, South Australian Museum
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Principal Researcher and University Senior Research Fellow, South Australian Museum
