Peter PridmoreLa Trobe University Latest articles by Peter Pridmore That's No Kangaroo on the Manuscript – So What Is It? (Op-Ed) By Peter Pridmore published January 17, 2014 Opinion The discovery of a Portuguese manuscript purporting to include an illustration of a kangaroo has been used to question which European power was first to “discover” Australia. Opinion Sign up for the Live Science daily newsletter nowGet the world’s most fascinating discoveries delivered straight to your inbox.Contact me with news and offers from other Future brandsReceive email from us on behalf of our trusted partners or sponsors LATEST ARTICLES1Peak Design 7L Outdoor Sling Bag: Ideal for outdoor adventures2China is sharing priceless moon samples with international partners, but NASA can't be a part of it3NASA celebrated this employee's story of resilience, then tried to scrub it from the internet. Then fired her.4May's best stargazing week is about to begin. How to see a lion, an upside-down bear, a mini 'planet parade' — and more.5Space photo of the week: Cotton candy clouds shine in one of Hubble's most beautiful images ever
That's No Kangaroo on the Manuscript – So What Is It? (Op-Ed) By Peter Pridmore published January 17, 2014 Opinion The discovery of a Portuguese manuscript purporting to include an illustration of a kangaroo has been used to question which European power was first to “discover” Australia.
