Media – VSA Digital Archive
This page features caving-related media produced by the Victorian Speleological Association (VSA), and other sources. Some videos are hosted on external platforms and may be viewed on those sites.
(Article) A fossil skull found near Buchan in 1907 has been identified as the extinct giant echidna Megalibgwilia owenii, providing the first evidence the species lived in Victoria during the Ice Age. The discovery, made by researcher Tim Ziegler from a long-overlooked museum specimen, extends the species’ known range and highlights the value of re-examining historic collections with modern technology. ABC article 14/04/26
(Video) Cave Rescue Victoria carried out a training operation in East Gippsland, simulating what happens if someone is trapped underground. WIN news crew joined the newly formed volunteer group to see how they operate below the surface.
(Video/Article) A near-complete 50,000-year-old skeleton of the extinct short-faced kangaroo Simosthenurus occidentalis has been recovered from Nightshade Cave near Buchan, Victoria. The remarkable fossil, uncovered by scientists and volunteer cavers, is one of Australia’s best-preserved megafauna discoveries and offers valuable insights into the species’ anatomy and movement. ABC article 29/04/24
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