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. Steve Van Dyck was instrumental in the rediscovery of the endangered

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Medal for Research. Van Dyck was awarded the medal for his considerable talent in discovering a number of new species and also for behavioural studies of Australian mammals. The medal was presented to Dr Steve Van Dyck by the Queensland Arts Minister

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in February, 2008.Google listing of articles about Steve Van Dyck's Queensland Museum Medal
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Professional publications

Steve Van Dyck's professional publications include: * Van Dyck, S. (1993). The taxonomy and distribution of ''Petaurus gracilis'' (Marsupialia: Petauridae), with notes on its ecology and distribution status, ''Mem. Queensland Museum'' 33: 77-122 * Van Dyck, S. (1995). Mahogany Glider ''Petaurus gracilis''. pp. 232–233 ''in'' Strahan, R. (ed.) ''The Mammals of Australia''. The

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. Sydney: Reed New Holland 2nd Edition 756 pp.

References

External links

Profile of Steve Van Dyck
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Science Centre website
Steve Van Dyck - Marine Mammals - Queensland Museum

Steve Van Dyck - Mahogany Glider

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