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Eight new species of jewel beetle have been uncovered
The beetles were collected more than 150 years ago.
27 September 2019 -
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Brilliant Butterflies project launched to restore rare grasslands
The two-year project will help conserve rare plants and invertebrates.
25 September 2019 -
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Centipedes evolved complex venom five times
Analysis of centipede venom reveals a huge difference between the groups.
23 September 2019 -
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Unusual fossil worms surprise scientists
A species of wormlike marine invertebrate has been uncovered.
19 September 2019 -
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Mystery surrounding two Victorian frogs is solved
The frogs have been in the Museum collection since 1852.
13 September 2019 -
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A 12,000-year-old swamp full of dodo bones has been found
An ancient swamp full of fossils from extinct animals was discovered in Mauritius.
12 September 2019 -
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Dugongs could be more endangered than we thought
Dugongs help fight climate change by protecting seagrass meadows.
11 September 2019 -
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First look: Wildlife Photographer of the Year 55
Explore this year's exhibition images.
9 September 2019