Australian Museum Podcast Explores Discovery of New Animal Species

The Australian Museum's Explore podcast concludes its first season with an episode focused on the identification of new animal species. Hosted by Alice Gage, the program features Professor Kris Helgen, Dr. Patrick Smith, Dr. Tim O'Hara, and scientists from the CSIRO RV Investigator. The episode follows researchers into diverse environments, from ocean depths to mountain ranges, to document their methods for classifying previously unknown life forms. This work by the Australian Museum Research Institute contributes to understanding global biodiversity, which is estimated to include millions of undiscovered species. The discoveries help establish a historical record and inform conservation efforts for future generations.