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Mockingbird, San Cristobal © Zoological Museum of the University of Zurich
Darwin’s mockingbirds DNA research may help species recovery - 18/11/2009

New research could help protect the future of a rare mockingbird in the Galapagos Islands.

Pavan Sukhdev, an economist working for the United Nations Environment Programme
Fate of reefs depends on Copenhagen summit - 17/11/2009

Coral reefs could be condemned to extinction at next month’s Copenhagen climate summit, warns Pavan Sukhdev of the UN Environment Programme.

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Natural History Museum
Cromwell Road
London
SW7 5BD
UK

Contact us by email

  • General enquiries and staff contact enquiries

    +44 (0)20 7942 5000
    (8.00-17.50 Mon-Fri; 9.00-17.50 Sat-Sun)

  • Identification enquiries

    See Identification and general science enquiries 

  • Main information desk

    +44 (0)20 7942 5011
    (10.00-17.45 Mon-Sun)

  • Customer services

    +44 (0)20 7942 5511 or email us
    (10.00-18.00 Mon-Fri)

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What's on

  • Veolia Environnement Wildlife Photographer of the Year
    Veolia Environnement Wildlife Photographer of the Year

    Be inspired by stunning photographs, revealing the splendour, drama and variety of life on Earth, in this year's exhibition.
    23 Oct 2009 - 11 Apr 2010

  • After Hours
    After Hours

    Enjoy an evening drink, tapas and some great events at the Museum and its new Darwin Centre after hours.
    27 Nov 2009, 18:00

  • Beginning with Blobs
    Beginning with Blobs

    Join theatre company Kazzum for a fun educational show about Darwin's theory of evolution, using clay.
    22 Nov 2009, 14:00