Due to a scheduled clean, two of the study pods in the Nowra Library foyer will be unavailable on Tuesday, 18th of February. We apologise for any inconvenience.
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Next date: Monday, 10 March 2025 | 05:30 PM to 06:30 PM
Discover the fascinating world of Australia’s ancient giants!
Imagine giant wombats and diprotodons roaming the land alongside early humans 60,000 years ago. These incredible species, now extinct, have captivated scientists for nearly 200 years. Thanks to cutting-edge technology, we now understand the climatic and ecological shifts that led to their disappearance.
Join Dr. Lyndall Dawson as she unveils the secrets of these megafauna and reveals how climate change and human activities sealed their fate. This knowledge is crucial for preserving Australia’s unique flora and fauna for future generations.
Don’t miss this captivating journey into our prehistoric past!
About Lyndall Dawson:
Lyndall Dawson has a doctorate in vertebrate palaeontology from the University of New South Wales and is a Fellow of the Royal Zoological Society of New South Wales. Over the past 40 years she has studied the marsupial fossils from Wellington Caves, collaborating with scientists from universities across Australia. She is the author of numerous research papers and scholarly articles on the palaeontology of Australia’s marsupial fauna.
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