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Celebrating International Day for Biological Diversity with the AU Biodiversity Heritage Library

How would you look up information on species and natural history? Would you do a Google search or visit your local library? How about checking out the…

a galah drinking from river

There’s a snake in my code! Introducing ALA’s {galah} Python extension

We’ve just launched an open-access Python extension for the Atlas of Living Australia’s {galah} tool to help you better access our species data.

ALA Webinar: Advances in Genomics and Biological Collections

30th March 2023

Collections specimens are valuable resources in genomics as they provide a historical record of the diversity of life on earth. By analysing the DNA a…

Introducing the ALA’s Biosecurity Hub

23rd March 2023

The one stop-shop for Australian biosecurity data, project, and partner information.

Taxonomist Appreciation Day

20th March 2023

Taxonomists work in the field of biological classification, and their work is critical to ensuring we can understand and protect Australian species in…

Director’s message – March 2023

14th March 2023

Welcome to the March 2023 edition of our newsletter.

Celebrating ALA women in STEM

The Churchill Fellowship Trust is a highly competitive awards program that provides opportunities for individuals to travel overseas to gain…

From little things, NatureMapr grows

28th February 2023

NatureMapr is a data partner of the ALA, contributing verified citizen scientist biodiversity records to support the awareness and knowledge of specie…

Blue graphic with photo of Amos Smith

Diving into Dingo data with Amos Smith

21st February 2023

We sat down with Amos Smith, one of Atlas of Living Australia’s (ALA) Indigenous Interns. Amos recently completed his Internship with the ALA as…