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June 2019

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In-Spidering Research: Dr Leanda Mason and the world-famous Trapdoor Spider

A year after her Pacific Conservation Biology article about the world’s oldest spider went viral, Leanda Mason shares why she thinks it resonated with the public and what it was like to work with the legendary 'Lady of Spiders', Barbara York Main.

An agile antechinus baring his teeth

The Secret Lives of Carnivorous Marsupials: biology with bite

Dr Marissa Parrott reveals the trials and tribulations of studying one of Australia’s carnivorous marsupials – the somewhat fierce, and certainly fascinating, Agile Antechinus.

World Oceans Day: marvels of marine science

Dive into the pages of our publications to learn about fascinating marine science, discover the weird and wonderful creatures from the deep, and understand some of the threats our oceans face.

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