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RST Apology to Tasmanian Aboriginal people 2021.
RST Apology to Tasmanian Aboriginal people 2021.
A partially articulated skeleton of a fossil Zaglossus from a cave located near Montagu, Tasmania, differs sufficiently from Zaglossus bruijni to warrant its assignment to another species. The Montagu specimen is probably conspecific with “Echidna (Proechidna)” robusta Dun, 1895 which includes the misnomer “Ornithorhynchus maximus” Dun 1895. The Montagu fossil is also conspecific with Zaglossus harrissoni Scott and
Lord, 1921, from King Island Tasmania. Echidna owenii and Echidna ramsayi are suggested to be nomina vana because they are represented by undiagnostic fragments. Comparison of the cranium and certain postcranial elements of the Montagu Zaglossus with Zaglossus bruijni reflect possible differences in feeding behavior between the two species.
Published Papers
The Royal Society of Tasmania acknowledges, with deep respect, the traditional owners of this land, and the ongoing custodianship of the Aboriginal people of Tasmania. The Society pays respect to Elders past, present and emerging. We acknowledge that Tasmanian Aboriginal Peoples have survived severe and unjust impacts resulting from invasion and dispossession of their Country. As an institution dedicated to the advancement of knowledge, the Royal Society of Tasmania recognises Aboriginal cultural knowledge and practices and seeks to respect and honour these traditions and the deep understanding they represent.
On 15 February 2021, the Royal Society of Tasmania offered a formal Apology to the Tasmanian Aboriginal people.
