Burnt Skink - Skink burnt in 2009 bushfires

From the Collection of Yarra Ranges Regional Museum 35-37 Castella Street Lilydale Victoria

Description

Fully grown, complete skink burnt during the Black Saturday bushfires in February 2009 in Glenburn, Victoria.

Size

9.0 x 2.0 cm (variable)

Object Registration

8825

Keywords

fire, yarra ranges, skink, bushfire, bushfires, 2009, animal, glenburn

Historical information

The skink was found in the garden on a property in Glenburn, Victoria, Australia. It was burnt during the February 2009 bushfires. Two specimens were found immediately after the bushfires however only one was locatable when donated.

When Made

February 2009

Significance

This specimen has historic significance for its association with the February 2009 bushfires. It is a rare, complete example of the impact of the bushfires on a diverse range of fauna in and around Yarra Ranges. Although many animals were affected by the bushfires, very few specimens were collected and preserved. This specimen is reliably provenanced to a property in Glendale (just outside the boundaries of the Shire of Yarra Ranges) which was affected by the 2009 bushfires.

Last updated

3 Mar 2017 at 10:09AM