Curiosity about the natural world led Chris into a museum job at age 12, kicking off a lifetime of research. In this episode, Kim chats with Chris about the decline of Christmas beetles, studying leeches in an  igloo on Lord Howe Island, and the 6.5 million insect species held in the AM collection.

Curiosity about the natural world led Chris into a museum job at age 12, kicking off a lifetime of research. In this episode, Kim chats with Chris about the decline of Christmas beetles, studying leeches in an igloo on Lord Howe Island, and the 6.5 million insect species held in the AM collection.

Episode Two: Dr Chris Reid, Entomologist

Join Director and CEO Kim McKay AO in conversation with scientists from the Australian Museum Research Institute (AMRI) and experts in Indigenous Australian and Pacific cultures.
        When not 'in conversation', AMplify will bring the best from the AM’s live talks, giving you a front row seat at enlightening presentations from inspirational people.

Natural Sciences

Join Director and CEO Kim McKay AO in conversation with scientists from the Australian Museum Research Institute (AMRI) and experts in Indigenous Australian and Pacific cultures. When not 'in conversation', AMplify will bring the best from the AM’s live talks, giving you a front row seat at enlightening presentations from inspirational people.

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Episode Two: Dr Chris Reid, Entomologist

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