Bandicoots, including the local Quenda, are an amazing group of marsupials that we still don’t know much about.
In this week’s Meet the Museum Dr Kenny Travouillon’s will highlight recent bandicoot findings and discuss what has yet to be uncovered.
Dr Kenny Travouillon
Kenny undertakes valuable work describing new species of mammals. His work sheds light on the evolution of iconic Australian species by looking at those that have long been extinct.
His work has contributed to our growing knowledge and discovery of marsupials including one such discovery which he named Crash bandicoot after the video game character.
Location: Wild Life Gallery
Meet the Museum is a casual, weekly presentation where you can meet some of the Museum's scientists, historians, researchers and curators as they share their expertise and passions.
Discover fascinating stories and explore what goes on behind-the-scenes.
If you register for a tour, program or an event, general entry is included in your booking.