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Dr Michael Dixon - Director
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Species of the day
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Buddenbrockia plumatellae - 20/03/2010
Buddenbrockia plumatellae is a tiny worm that is parasitic in freshwater bryozoans and so unknown since it was first described in 1910 that giving it a place in the animal kingdom has only recently been achieved. Find out more about this species.
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What's on
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Buttterfly Explorers
Coming soon. Explore habitats around the world in our exciting butterfly house with live butterflies and play area.
08 Apr 2010 - 26 Sep 2010 -
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 -
Crossing Borders: The Illegal Trade in Endangered Species
Join us as we discuss some of the key issues in the illegal trade of endangered wildlife.
25 Mar 2010, 19:00 -
Wild Planet free touring exhibition begins - 16/03/2010
See amazing wildlife images for free as the Museum’s new outdoor touring exhibition, Wild Planet, begins in Brighton.
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Life in Disguise
Evolution has produced the diversity of life on Earth. Meet some masters of disguise including the mimic octopus, and the chameleons.
Life in the sea
Discover some fascinating creatures of the sea including giant squids and surprising sharks.
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Museum of Life community
Have a question about the Museum of Life BBC television series? Our scientists answer your questions after the programme in the NaturePlus Museum of Life community.
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Museum of Life book
Buy the Museum of Life book that accompanies the six-part BBC television series and get all the fascinating insider facts and more.
Gift of the month
Tour the world's most complex machine with our gift of the month, the interactive Human Body book.