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Giant marine reptile found in the UK could be the largest ever discovered
A fossil jawbone, which may belong to the largest marine reptile ever discovered, has been found in Somerset.
19 April 2024 -
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Rewild the soil: The largest urban rewilding project is going underground
The largest urban rewilding project in the UK is happening on an old golf course.
18 April 2024 -
Science news
Rising water levels threaten the survival of the lesser flamingo
The lesser flamingo is in danger of losing its feeding and breeding grounds.
12 April 2024 -
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River restoration is encouraging Atlantic salmon to return to heart of UK
For the first time in 100 years, Atlantic salmon are once again spawning in the upper waters of the River Derwent.
8 April 2024
Dippy the Diplodocus 3D skull
Rotate, zoom in and explore the features of this popular dinosaur.
Anthropocene
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Science news
Rising water levels threaten the survival of the lesser flamingo
The lesser flamingo is in danger of losing its feeding and breeding grounds.
12 April 2024 -
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Climate change is causing days to get longer by slowing down the Earth
The melting of the polar ice caps is affecting how fast our planet spins.
27 March 2024 -
Science news
Rediscovering the world’s largest cormorant
The spectacled cormorant went extinct almost 200 years ago – but almost nothing is known about its life.
19 March 2024 -
Anthropocene
Barbary macaques: Europe and north Africa’s last monkeys
Learn about Barbary macaques and the challenges they face.
Our Broken Planet: The Podcast
Hear from scientists, activists and people at the forefront of the climate and biodiversity crises.
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.
Wildlife photography
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Wildlife photography
Wildlife Photographer of the Year: Bobcat Bounty
Killing predators comes with big prize money in the USA. Photographer Karine Aigner goes behind the scenes of contests where hunters win and nature loses.
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Wildlife Photographer of the Year 59 People’s Choice winner announced
Nima Sarikhani’s stunning picture of a sleeping polar bear was crowned 2023's People's Choice.
7 February 2024 -
Wildlife photography
Wildlife Photographer of the Year 59: People’s Choice shortlist
Discover this year's shortlisted images and don't forget to vote for your favourite.
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Wildlife Photographer of the Year 2023 winning images
The image, titled The Golden Horseshoe, has won Laurent Ballesta his second Wildlife Photographer of the Year Grand Title award.
10 October 2023
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Collections
Our LGBTQ+ video tour
Take a virtual tour of the Natural History Museum and explore the astonishing diversity of the natural world.
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Dinosaurs
What happens when you find a dinosaur?
If you know what you’re looking at, little bits of bone can add up to something big.
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Dinosaurs
The Isle of Wight: Welcome to Dinosaur Island
Discover a treasure trove of fossils just off Britain’s south coast.
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Fossil hunting: How to find fossils on the beach
All it takes is a bit of practice and plenty of patience.
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News
Giant marine reptile found in the UK could be the largest ever discovered
A fossil jawbone, which may belong to the largest marine reptile ever discovered, has been found in Somerset.
19 April 2024 -
News
Rewild the soil: The largest urban rewilding project is going underground
The largest urban rewilding project in the UK is happening on an old golf course.
18 April 2024 -
Science news
Rising water levels threaten the survival of the lesser flamingo
The lesser flamingo is in danger of losing its feeding and breeding grounds.
12 April 2024 -
British wildlife
Flock Together: In our own words
The positivity and radical power of Flock Together – the UK’s first birdwatching collective for and by people of colour – as told by its members.
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River restoration is encouraging Atlantic salmon to return to heart of UK
For the first time in 100 years, Atlantic salmon are once again spawning in the upper waters of the River Derwent.
8 April 2024 -
What on Earth?
Do birds pee?
What are those milky white splatters – are they pee or poo?
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Science news
Australia remains bird flu free as outbreak continues elsewhere
Since 2020, millions of birds have been struck down by avian influenza, but Oceania remains virus free.
4 April 2024 -
Science news
Most detailed bird evolutionary tree reveals new and surprising relationships
It proposes an entirely new group of birds that connects the smallest flying birds to the largest.
2 April 2024 -
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Counting butterflies can reduce anxiety
Taking part in the UK’s Big Butterfly Count has been found to reduce anxiety by almost 10%.
28 March 2024 -
Oceans
Jellyfish: The smart stinging creatures drifting through our oceans
Discover the fascinating, gelatinous world of jellyfish, from painful stings to brilliant bioluminescence.
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Climate change is causing days to get longer by slowing down the Earth
The melting of the polar ice caps is affecting how fast our planet spins.
27 March 2024 -
Science news
Expedition to the Pacific deep sea reveals extraordinary creatures never seen before
An international team of scientists have spent the last few weeks finding out what is living 4,000 metres beneath the surface.
25 March 2024 -
What on Earth?
How do electric eels work?
Electric eels are like living batteries, but how does their amazing electric-shock ability work?
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Ancient amphibian species named after Kermit the Frog
Kermitops gratus highlights the number of specimens waiting to be described in the world’s museums.
21 March 2024 -
Science news
Rediscovering the world’s largest cormorant
The spectacled cormorant went extinct almost 200 years ago – but almost nothing is known about its life.
19 March 2024 -
Unfurl the secrets of ferns
With their soft unfurling fronds, ferns are fabulous. In fact, we love them so much, we’re filling our new Evolution Garden with them.
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Earliest fossilised forest discovered in Somerset
This rare find gives scientists an insight into how trees shaped life on land 390 million years ago.
15 March 2024 -
Anthropocene
Barbary macaques: Europe and north Africa’s last monkeys
Learn about Barbary macaques and the challenges they face.
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Number of threatened bird species falls in latest conservation update
We now know more about the threats affecting birds than ever before.
14 March 2024 -
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Going through the menopause helps whales to become long-lived grandparents
A select group of toothed whales may have doubled their lifespan to become better grandparents.
13 March 2024 -
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Most male mammals aren’t bigger than females
New research is cutting male mammals down to size.
12 March 2024 -
Wildlife photography
Wildlife Photographer of the Year: Bobcat Bounty
Killing predators comes with big prize money in the USA. Photographer Karine Aigner goes behind the scenes of contests where hunters win and nature loses.
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Science news
Giant fishes in the Mekong River at risk of extinction
Some of the world’s largest and most unusual fishes could be wiped out.
8 March 2024 -
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New Royal Mail stamps will feature dinosaurs and celebrate Mary Anning
Royal Mail is releasing a trove of new palaeontological-themed stamps.
5 March 2024