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Tiegs Zoology Museum

The University of Melbourne
Department of Zoology (Managed by)
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Access to the museum is by appointment only.

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First Floor Zoology Department University of Melbourne Victoria, Australia 3010



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The Tiegs Zoology Museum was established in 1887 and comprises of a collection of zoological specimens dating from the late 19th century to the present. It has an extensive collection of specimens representing the whole animal kingdom, ranging from small invertebrates to prepared whole-mounts and skeletons of vertebrates including an African lion, and a moa (an extinct emu-like bird from New Zealand). A comprehensive range of Australian animals comprises the skulls of many marsupials and others of increasing significance as the species becomes endangered. The collection also includes eleven 'type' specimens of marine invertebrates; these are the original specimens used to describe new species. There is also an extensive collection of microscope slides, with contributions from Professor Spencer and other former researchers in the department, and a large number of reprints and other historical documents of cultural significance.

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