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Dinosaurs were thriving in the Western USA before end Jurassic extinction
Scientists are trying to unravel the mysteries of an extinction event that occured in North America at the end of the Jurassic.
13 June 2024 -
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Flies cross mountains and continents in one of the largest migrations on Earth
One of the world’s largest migrations is made by some of its smallest inhabitants.
12 June 2024 -
Science news
New species of vegetarian piranha named after Lord of the Rings villain Sauron
The newly described Myloplus sauron highlights how little we know about South America’s biodiversity.
11 June 2024 -
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Tiny flower that survived deforestation named as new species
Amalophyllon miraculum reveals that the region’s biodiversity may not have suffered as badly as first feared.
11 June 2024
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Dippy the Diplodocus 3D skull
Rotate, zoom in and explore the features of this popular dinosaur.
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Our Broken Planet: The Podcast
Hear from scientists, activists and people at the forefront of the climate and biodiversity crises.
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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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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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Dinosaurs
The Jurassic Period: How did dinosaurs go from basal to bulky?
By the end of the Jurassic Period, dinosaurs ruled our planet. But how they became such a diverse group remains a mystery.
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Science news
Dinosaurs were thriving in the Western USA before end Jurassic extinction
Scientists are trying to unravel the mysteries of an extinction event that occured in North America at the end of the Jurassic.
13 June 2024 -
What on Earth?
Lifting the lid on gay natural history
Discover the extraordinary diversity of sex and sexual behaviour in nature.
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News
Flies cross mountains and continents in one of the largest migrations on Earth
One of the world’s largest migrations is made by some of its smallest inhabitants.
12 June 2024 -
Science news
New species of vegetarian piranha named after Lord of the Rings villain Sauron
The newly described Myloplus sauron highlights how little we know about South America’s biodiversity.
11 June 2024 -
News
Tiny flower that survived deforestation named as new species
Amalophyllon miraculum reveals that the region’s biodiversity may not have suffered as badly as first feared.
11 June 2024 -
Anthropocene
From aurochs to burgers
Uncover the past, present and future of cattle and what this means for climate change and nature.
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Science news
UK’s hidden biodiversity could be revealed by technology that samples the air for DNA
By sequencing airborne eDNA, a new project hopes to find out more about the UK’s wildlife.
10 June 2024 -
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World’s smallest great ape may have lived in Europe, researchers claim
While the researchers describing Buronius manfredschmidi claim it is a new species, not all scientists are convinced.
7 June 2024 -
What on Earth?
Disco clam: A poster child for weird bivalves
As soon as you scratch the surface, the weirder and weirder bivalves get.
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Science news
Largest cyclone to hit Australia killed off 90 percent of Bedout Island’s masked boobies
A vast colony of breeding seabirds experienced “unprecedented” mortality.
6 June 2024 -
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Face of ancient Australian ‘giga-goose’ revealed after fossil skull found
After more than a century of searching, the head of one of the largest ever birds has been found.
3 June 2024 -
Anthropocene
Eleven ways to help birds in towns and cities
Increasing urbanisation is putting pressure on many birds. Here are 11 top tips for helping your local feathered friends.
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New species of sauropodomorph dinosaur from Zimbabwe reveals Africa’s hidden heritage
Musankwa sanyatiensis is just the fourth dinosaur species ever found from Zimbabwe.
30 May 2024 -
Science news
A handful of big flower groups represent a quarter of all species
Dandelions, buttercups and brambles might help to answer some of the biggest questions in botany.
29 May 2024 -
What on Earth?
What is the biggest bird in the world?
From the tallest and the heaviest to giant nests and extra-long toes, discover the world’s record-breaking birds.
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Science news
Most comprehensive seal family tree reveals the hidden history of walruses
Seal diversity is just a snapshot of the species that used to exist.
24 May 2024 -
Science news
New species of ‘Dune-like’ carnivorous worm described from UK fossils
An ancient worm may have dragged itself along the sea floor, consuming whatever prey it could find.
23 May 2024 -
Anthropocene
Can seagrass sow hope for the planetary emergency?
Seagrass meadows store carbon, safeguard shorelines and support marine life. But they’re disappearing at a rapid rate.
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News
Origin of the Sun’s magnetic field discovered under the star’s surface
New research into the Sun's magnetism could make solar storms easier to predict.
22 May 2024 -
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A third of surveyed UK bird species have declined since the 1990s
Some of the UK’s most recognisable birds are vanishing before our eyes.
21 May 2024 -
Science news
Earliest animal ecosystems may have played a role in the evolution of complex life
The first animal communities could have impacted on how complex life evolved over 550 million years ago.
17 May 2024 -
Anthropocene
Remembering the Tasmanian tiger or thylacine
Looking back at the story of the Tasmanian tiger, the echoes of colonialism and its impact on Australia’s wildlife today.
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Blueprint launched to save 1,000 of the world’s most threatened fishes
A new project to kickstart conservation for some of the world’s rarest fishes is making a splash.
15 May 2024