Skull of Phorusrhacos longissimus) At two and a half metres tall, Phorusrhacos longissimus is an example of a 'terror bird', top predators that lived in South America about 50 million years ago.

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TREE

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Don't miss the latest permanent new artwork to be installed in the Museum. Artist Tania Kovats' TREE is a ceiling masterpiece and pays homage to Charles Darwin.

The 17-metre-long TREE installation was created by artist Tania Kovats from a 200-year-old oak in Longleat forest to commemorate Charles Darwin's bicentenary in 2009. 

TREE is a permanent addition to the Museum and was selected from 9 other shortlisted artists' work in the Darwin's Canopy project in 2008. Entrance to the gallery installation is free.

Browse the Tree highlights slideshow and watch the film

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