Queen Victoria Museum and Art Gallery - Mammals

The basis of the zoological collections of the QVMAG was formed from the Launceston Mechanics' Institute, which opened in 1842. Many exotic species, mainly mounted specimens, were acquired during the early years as a result of exchanges with other museums around the world. Dr RH Green, Curator of Zoology 1961-90 was responsible for significantly increasing the size of the Tasmanian mammal and bird research collections including the range of species represented.
Significant holdings
* 890 pouch young of Tasmanian marsupials including significant numbers of Common Wombat, Eastern Quoll, Tasmanian Devil and Brushtail Possum.
* 535 Common Wombats, including 400 skulls, 85 pouch young and juveniles.
* 1200 native and endemic rodents (Muridae), including study skins, skulls and wet specimens.
* Extensive collection of skeletal material, mostly Tasmanian species.

QVMAG动物学收藏的基础源自1842年成立的朗塞斯顿机械学院。早期通过与全球其他博物馆的交换，该馆获得了大量外来物种，主要为剥制标本。1961-1990年任职的动物学馆长RH·格林博士负责显著扩充了塔斯马尼亚哺乳动物及鸟类研究收藏的规模，涵盖的物种范围亦得以拓展。
重要馆藏
* 塔斯马尼亚有袋类动物育儿袋幼崽890件，包括数量可观的普通袋熊、东部袋鼬、塔斯马尼亚恶魔及刷尾负鼠。
* 普通袋熊535件，含头骨400个、育儿袋幼崽85只及幼体若干。
* 本土及特有啮齿动物（鼠科Muridae）1200件，含研究用皮张、头骨及浸制标本。
* 大量骨骼材料，以塔斯马尼亚物种为主。