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News
The worlds largest bee rediscovered after 38 years
Found in Indonesia, the bee lives inside termite mounds.
21 February 2019 -
Science news
If you're a bird, you aren't what you eat
A new paper is shedding light on the relationship between a bird's diet and how it looks.
20 February 2019 -
Science news
The Cambrian explosion was far shorter than thought
The Cambrian explosion is one of the most important intervals in the history of life.
19 February 2019 -
News
Darwin's rabbit is revealing how the animals became immune to myxomatosis
Three separate rabbit populations all evolved immunity to the disease.
15 February 2019 -
News
Wildlife Photographer of the Year: LUMIX People's Choice Award winner announced
Two adult male lions, likely brothers, rubbed faces for around 30 seconds before settling down.
13 February 2019 -
News
Royal visit commemorates Darwin's birthday
The Duke and Duchess of Sussex visited the Museum to watch a performance of The Wider Earth.
13 February 2019 -
Anthropocene
The world's insect populations are plummeting everywhere we look
Crashing numbers will have serious implications on our future.
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News
Queen Alexandra birdwing butterfly display causes a flutter
A display showcasing Queen Alexandra birdwing butterfly specimens is open at the Museum at Tring.
8 February 2019 -
News
Whales and dolphins are getting stuck in fishing nets around the UK
The biggest threat to marine life in Britain isn't plastic bottles - it's fishing gear.
6 February 2019