Dr Jane Melville: New Book – ‘For Her Love of Birds’

Dr Jane Melville uncovers the remarkable life of Jane Ward Tost, a pioneering Australian taxidermist, bird expert and museum worker whose story was almost lost to history. Her new book explores science, survival, reinvention and the hidden women who helped build Australia’s natural history collections. Guest: Dr Jane Melville, Senior Curator, Terrestrial Vertebrates at Museums Victoria Presenter: Warren Andrew The post Dr Jane Melville: New Book – ‘For Her Love of Birds’ appeared first on JOY Drive.

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