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- ↑ Andrew Cockburn (1979) The ecology of Pseudomys spp. in south-eastern Australia. PhD thesis, Monash University, Clayton, Victoria.
- ↑ Professor Andrew Cockburn, Fellows elected in 2001, www.science.org.au
- ↑ Centenary Medal, 1 January 2001, It's an Honour. "For service to Australian society and science in botany and zoology".
- ↑ Emeritus Professor Andrew Cockburn, anu.edu.au
- ↑ Andrew Cockburn biography, anu.edu.au
- ↑ Penny Olsen (2004). D.L. Serventy Medal 2004: Citation. Andrew Cockburn. Emu 104: 297-298.
