R. and G. Forster — pioneers of Australian nature research

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German Father and son Forster accompanied James Cook on his second trip to the Pacific, laying the foundation for later exploration of the “Fifth Continent.” Her observations and records shaped early natural history in Australia. In this episode, we discover how their work influenced the scientific exploration of an entire continent.



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