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How do we know which parts of the planet to protect?
Nations around the world have agreed to protect 30% of the land and sea by the year 2030.
8 December 2023 -
Science news
Fungus named after Beatrix Potter is one of the earliest plant pests
The oldest disease-causing fungus on record has been found in the Natural History Museum’s collection.
5 December 2023 -
News
An upside down deep-sea anglerfish might be hunting for prey
The mystery of the whipnose anglerfish’s extraordinarily long lure might have finally been solved.
1 December 2023 -
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.

Dippy the Diplodocus 3D skull
Rotate, zoom in and explore the features of this popular dinosaur.
Anthropocene
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How do we know which parts of the planet to protect?
Nations around the world have agreed to protect 30% of the land and sea by the year 2030.
8 December 2023 -
Science news
Toxic chemicals in UK whales and dolphins are exceeding safe limits
Almost half of marine mammals around the UK are being poisoned by banned chemicals.
28 November 2023 -
British wildlife
Natural by design: Seven designs to bring nature into towns and cities
Can creativity carve out more space for nature in our towns and cities?
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News
Antarctica’s ozone hole has been growing since 2004
A new study suggests that levels of ozone have declined by as much as 26% over the south pole.
21 November 2023

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 59: People’s Choice shortlist
Discover this year's shortlisted images and don't forget to vote for your favourite.
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News
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 -
News
First look at Wildlife Photographer of the Year 59
Here’s a glimpse at some mesmerising images from this year's upcoming exhibition.
31 August 2023 -
Wildlife photography
Wildlife Photographer of the Year: The Disappearing Giraffe
Jose Fragozo’s image The Disappearing Giraffe captures the contrast between the natural world and human infrastructure.
Latest videos
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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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Collections
Hidden Treasures: Season two of our behind-the-scenes live streams
Explore our collections and discover some of the many specimens you won't see on a regular visit to the Museum.
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Collections
What is a fossil?
Fossils are physical evidence of prehistoric animals and plants, but there may be more to them than you ever realised.
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News
How do we know which parts of the planet to protect?
Nations around the world have agreed to protect 30% of the land and sea by the year 2030.
8 December 2023 -
Science news
Fungus named after Beatrix Potter is one of the earliest plant pests
The oldest disease-causing fungus on record has been found in the Natural History Museum’s collection.
5 December 2023 -
News
An upside down deep-sea anglerfish might be hunting for prey
The mystery of the whipnose anglerfish’s extraordinarily long lure might have finally been solved.
1 December 2023 -
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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Science news
‘It’s almost like a dream’: Sample of asteroid Bennu arrives at the Natural History Museum
Welcome to the next era of natural history collections.
28 November 2023 -
Science news
Toxic chemicals in UK whales and dolphins are exceeding safe limits
Almost half of marine mammals around the UK are being poisoned by banned chemicals.
28 November 2023 -
Science news
Moth found in West London is a new species from Australia
Specimens of the hitchhiking insect have been sitting undescribed in the Museum’s collections since 1886.
23 November 2023 -
British wildlife
Natural by design: Seven designs to bring nature into towns and cities
Can creativity carve out more space for nature in our towns and cities?
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News
Antarctica’s ozone hole has been growing since 2004
A new study suggests that levels of ozone have declined by as much as 26% over the south pole.
21 November 2023 -
Science news
Skull shape can predict how extinct vultures fed on carrion
Variations in the skull shape of vultures have been found to coincide with the preferred method each species uses to feed on a carcass.
21 November 2023 -
News
Serotine bats have sex unlike any other mammal
Their style of mating is more similar to birds than any known mammal.
20 November 2023 -
Science news
Unravelling the surprisingly complex history of crocodiles
Crocodiles have a deep and varied evolutionary past.
17 November 2023 -
Collections
Black history at the Natural History Museum
Discover the contribution of Black people to the field of natural history.
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News
New species of big-thumbed dinosaur discovered in Mongolia
Jaculinykus yaruui is thought to have dug for food using an enormous thumb on each hand.
16 November 2023 -
News
Microplastics are carried in clouds and could be affecting the weather
Microplastics in the atmosphere might encourage the formation of clouds.
15 November 2023 -
British wildlife
Green on top: Raising the roof for biodiversity
Discover the unexpected wildlife living the high life in cities and towns and the positive difference green roofs can make to an area.
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Science news
Insect trapped in amber reveals the evolutionary battles of ancient Europe
Katydids have been using ultrasounds for millions of years to try and avoid predators hearing them.
13 November 2023 -
Science news
One fifth of all species in Europe threatened with extinction
The dramatic decline in biodiversity is the result of agricultural change, pollution and habitat loss.
9 November 2023 -
Science news
New toad from Kenyan volcano reveals hidden evolution of African amphibians
The species has only been found once on the side of the inactive volcano.
9 November 2023 -
Collections
Fossil preparation: How do we get specimens ready for display?
It takes time, endless patience and skill to transform a fossil into a museum-worthy exhibit.
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Anthropocene
The Arctic: Exploration to Exploitation
Once a remote and impenetrable region, the Arctic is opening up like never before. Here, in the most northerly region on Earth the effects of climate change are felt at full force.
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Science news
400-million-year-old fish fossil reveals how we got our arms
A question that has puzzled scientists for over 150 years may finally have been answered.
1 November 2023 -
Collections
Women of colour who have broken barriers in the world of science
Our new Women in Science: Women of Colour Tour tells some inspiring stories.