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Museums – digitising collections & making discoveries

The Australian Museum is digitising its collections, including the historic and diverse Marine Invertebrate collection. Below the Museum explains how is opening up its treasure trove of specimens to the world and the discoveries we are making along the way – but first, two some questions that the digitising raises…    Why are museums important? In today’s uncertain times, museums can act as an anchor in the storm. To those who aren’t as passionate about the power of museums as...

Colossal squid!

The Museum of New Zealand Te Papa has an activity booklet all about the awesome colossal squid – Te ngu tigua. The Squid was found in the Ross Sea near Antarctica. The specimen at Te Papa is the only one on display in the world. What’s the difference between a squid and an octopus ? Squid – streamlined body ; 2 tentacles ; 2 fins Octopus – round, bulb-like body ; no tentacles ; no fins Video from Te Papa...

Art and nature – therapy, study, skills

Nature and wildlife art is an important topic of interest- particularly at this time of Coronavirus when we want to connect with nature. Nature art requires a range of skills – from the science of anatomy, to the skills of artistry with pencil, brush or camera. Thaneeya McArdle gives us some her ideas why nature art is so important She says – Nature in art can take many visual forms, from photorealism to abstraction. Art can mimic nature, by seeking...