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Anthropocene
How Malaysia lost its rhinos
The last male rhino in Malaysia has died - here's how it happened.
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News
New arrivals of Amazonian moss animals boost the world's largest collection
The Museum now has the largest collection of freshwater bryozoa in the world.
23 May 2019 -
Science news
New species of ancient shark discovered from the coast of Madagascar
The ancient shark was found in an unusual fossil ecosystem.
20 May 2019 -
Anthropocene
Elephant seals: a giant survival story
Northern elephant seals once teetered on the brink of extinction. Now they are bouncing back.
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Science news
Early Neanderthal teeth shed light on the identity of our own ancient ancestors
We've been looking at the wrong species.
15 May 2019 -
Science news
Birds on an island in the Indian Ocean evolved flightlessness twice
This is fastest recorded timeline of a bird losing its ability to fly.
10 May 2019 -
Science news
New species of subterranean fish named after Lord of the Rings character
It has been named after Gollum due to its underground lifestyle.
9 May 2019 -
Anthropocene
The world is in trouble: one million animals and plants face extinction
Humanity is eroding its own life-support system.
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News
Scottish beavers are now a protected species
It is illegal to harm beavers or destroy their lodges and dams.
1 May 2019