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Wild Collections: Specimens, Stories and Science from CSIRO
Author(s): Andrea Wild (Author), Dr. Doug Hilton (Foreword)
- Publisher: CSIRO Publishing
- Publication Date: August 30, 2025
- Edition: 1st
- Language: English
- Print length: 200 pages
- ISBN-10: 1486318819
- ISBN-13: 9781486318810
Book Description
Go behind the scenes to discover species lost, found and saved, and the evolving knowledge and techniques it takes to record and understand our unique biodiversity. And meet some of the amazing scientists using this knowledge to protect and conserve our natural world.
Features:- Go behind the scenes to explore CSIRO’s natural history collections, which are not only fascinating and unique, but also rarely open to the public.
- A treasure trove for science buffs and anyone who values our natural world.
- With Foreword from Dr. Doug Hilton AO, Chief Executive, CSIRO.
Editorial Reviews
Review
“Wild is an engaging writer, and her book is packed with tidbits that leave you wanting more. But this book is about more than just long-dead objects in museum drawers; it s about the people using these specimens to advance our understanding of the natural world, too. Readers will learn how species get their scientific name, why digitizing museum collections matters, and how they can aid conservation. If you love natural history museums, this is the book for you.”
Justine E. Hausheer, Cool Green Science, 4 August 2025
About the Author
Dr. Doug Hilton is the Chief Executive, CSIRO.
