Craig Moritz ‘Discovery diversity across Australia's tropics’
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Thursday, 19 February 2026 - 12:30pm to 1:30pm
Sharing information about species in the monsoonal tropics
Craig, from the ANU, will talk about the true species diversity of vertebrates in the monsoonal tropics, and how this matters for science, conservation, and ecological management. Bookings can be made from about 30 days in advance until the night before the talk or until seating limits are reached.
Abstract
You might think that we know all about Australia’s vertebrate species – what they are and where they occur. However, ongoing surveys and genetic analyses tell a different story – we have massively underestimated true species diversity across the vast monsoonal tropics. This matters for science, conservation and informing ecological management, especially in areas owned and managed by our first peoples.
Biography
Craig Moritz is an evolutionary biologist who likes nothing more that traveling to remote areas to survey animal diversity and interact with landholders. He is a Professor at ANU and Fellow of the Australian Academy of Science.
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Booking
Lunchtime talks are held at 12.30 pm every Thursday from February to November. Talks last for 1 hour. We welcome donations by gold coins, notes, or electronically. The Friends use donations received at each talk to support Gardens’ programs and development and we thank all those who have donated.
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