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Wild Collections
Specimens, Stories and Science from CSIRO
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Did dinosaurs get bitten by mosquitoes? Can honeybees become botanists? Why would anyone collect worm bums? And can we find DNA in the air? Wild Collections explores some of the fascinating, strange, and unique stories behind more than 15 million specimens cared for within CSIRO's National...
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Explore CSIRO’s National Research Collections, its fascinating specimens and stories.
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Did dinosaurs get bitten by mosquitoes? Can honeybees become botanists? Why would anyone collect worm bums? And can we find DNA in the air?
Wild Collections explores some of the fascinating, strange, and unique stories behind more than 15 million specimens cared for within CSIRO's National Research Collections Australia. More than just pinned insects and pressed plants, these are stories of scientific discovery and cutting-edge research. This book offers us a rare glimpse into the world-class collections and the wonders they contain.
Go behind the scenes to discover species lost, found, and saved, and the evolving knowledge and techniques it takes to record and understand our unique biodiversity. Meet some of the amazing scientists using this knowledge to protect and conserve our natural world.
'Our people have hundreds of stories to tell you. CSIRO is a magical place. In this inspiring book you'll discover why.' Dr Doug Hilton AO, Chief Executive, CSIRO
Book Details
INFORMATION
ISBN: 9781486318810
Publisher: CSIRO Publishing
Format: Paperback / softback
Date Published: 01 August 2025
Country: Australia
Imprint: CSIRO Publishing
Illustration: Illustrations
Audience: General / adult
DIMENSIONS
Spine width: 125.0mm
Width: 135.0mm
Height: 210.0mm
Weight: 425g
Pages: 200
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About the Author
Andrea Wild is a science communicator who works with the natural history collections at CSIRO. She also writes about natural history for children.
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