Wild Collections
specimens, stories and science from csiro
$37.07
- Paperback
200 pages
- Release Date
1 August 2025
Summary
Wild Collections: Unveiling Nature’s Hidden Stories
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 …
Book Details
| ISBN-13: | 9781486318810 |
|---|---|
| ISBN-10: | 1486318819 |
| Author: | Andrea Wild |
| Publisher: | CSIRO Publishing |
| Imprint: | CSIRO Publishing |
| Format: | Paperback |
| Number of Pages: | 200 |
| Release Date: | 1 August 2025 |
| Weight: | 425g |
| Dimensions: | 210mm x 135mm x 125mm |
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Critics Review
“Wild is an engaging writer, and her book is packed with tidbits that leave you wanting more. But this book is about more than just long-dead objects in museum drawers; it’s about the people using these specimens to advance our understanding of the natural world, too. Readers will learn how species get their scientific name, why digitizing museum collections matters, and how they can aid conservation. If you love natural history museums, this is the book for you.” – Justine E. Hausheer * Cool Green Science *
About The Author
Andrea Wild
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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