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DINOSAURS

How did Baryonyx change what we knew about spinosaurs?

7 January 2019

Although spinosaurs were named in 1915, little was known about these giants until a 31-centimetre-long claw was discovered in the UK in 1983.

News

SCIENCE NEWS

If you're a bird, you aren't what you eat

20 February 2019

A new paper is shedding light on the relationship between a bird's diet and how it looks.
SCIENCE NEWS

The Cambrian explosion was far shorter than thought

19 February 2019

The diversification of life occurred rapidly during the early Cambrian.
NEWS

Darwin's rabbit is revealing how the animals became immune to myxomatosis

15 February 2019

Three separate rabbit populations all evolved immunity to the disease.
NEWS

Wildlife Photographer of the Year: LUMIX People's Choice Award winner announced

13 February 2019

Two adult male lions, likely brothers, rubbed faces for around 30 seconds before settling down.

A chimp sits among green leaves

Chimpanzees are at risk of being eaten into extinction

Hunting for meat is now a serious threat to their survival.

Wildlife photography

3D render of Dippy's skull

Dippy the Diplodocus 3D skull

Rotate, zoom in and explore the features of this popular dinosaur.

Space

Neanderthal model by the Kennis brothers

Who were the Neanderthals?

Explore Neanderthal facts, from looks to lifestyle and abilities. These early humans are far more similar to us than once believed.

Collections

The blue whale model

See a blue whale skeleton in high definition

Explore a 3D model of the Museum's blue whale skeleton and learn more about how these animals behave.

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