Did dinosaurs get bitten by mosquitoes? Can honey bees 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-cla...
