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How do you put a jumper on a T.rex? | Natural History Museum
Want to know how our T. rex was fitted in festive attire? We reveal how the team at @britishxmas dressed the almost-life-size dinosaur in a custom-made Christmas jumper. Visit our Ty-santa-saurus rex in the Dinosaurs gallery until 24...
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What are lichens and why are they important? | Live Talk with NHM Scientist
Although lichens are everywhere, these bizarre and complex life forms tend to be overlooked. They are the result of symbiotic relationships between algae and fungi, and they come in a wonderful variety of colours, shapes and sizes. Join...
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What is an octopus's secret superpower? | Natural History Museum
Octopuses are known for being remarkable - they are highly intelligent creatures and have arms that each contain their own 'mini brain', for example. But octopuses and other cephalopods have another secret superpower. Jon Ablett, Senior...
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Behind the lens: Reflections by Majed Ali #WPYInsights | Natural History Museum
Mountain gorillas are found in just two isolated populations, both at altitudes above 1,400 metres, and are listed as endangered on the IUCN red list. Join wildlife photographer Majed Ali in a moment of serenity as he remembers meeting...
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DNP_Where were the earliest human footprints outside of Africa discovered? | Natural History Museum
Footprints on a beach might not sound out of the ordinary, but a set uncovered by a storm on the Norfolk coast in 2013 were certainly something special. Discover the story of the Happisburgh footprints. At least four species of human...
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How do plants know when to grow? | Natural History Museum
Can plants tell what time of year it is? It's no coincidence that lots of plants begin to appear when spring arrives and the weather starts to improve. Museum ecologist Sylvia Myers explains how they know when to grow. But, as the planet...
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Behind the lens: Fossa in a mess by Elize Labuschagne-Hull #WPYInsights | Natural History Museum
Discover the plight of Madagascar's mammals with Wildlife Photographer of the Year. Photographer Elize Labuschagne-Hull followed a fossa to a nearby rubbish dump, capturing the moment it glanced up at her from the pile. The Highly...
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Earliest evidence of modern humans in western Europe found in France | Natural History Museum
Professor Chris Stringer explains how new evidence suggests modern humans arrived in western Europe about 10,000 years earlier than previously thought. Evidence of early modern humans found in southern France suggests an early attempt to...
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Behind the lens:The spider room by Gil Wizen #WPYInsights | Natural History Museum
How would you react to seeing this spider under your bed? Photographer Gil Wizen crawled beneath his bed to take this winning photo. Learn more about wandering spiders and why they deserve our protection with #WPY57. ---------------- The...
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How big are sunfish? From tiny larvae to ocean giants | Natural History Museum
Ocean sunfishes are giant animals and found in almost all of Earth's temperate and tropical seas. But they start their lives as surprisingly tiny larvae. Find out more about the world's largest and heaviest bony fishes:...
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Plastic Pollution: How it's affecting the planet's wildlife | Natural History Museum
Beneath the surface of the Thames is a mass of plastic waste, from wet wipes to microscopic clothes fibres. These microplastics have been found inside seals, porpoises, whales and fish, as well as in the stomach of almost every crab...
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Gender Equality in a Planetary Emergency | Our Broken Planet
Women are disproportionately affected by the climate crisis. They are also leading the way as the most active and effective agents and campaigners of action against the environmental challenges we all face. To prevent, adapt and mitigate...
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Can plants move on their own? The secret world of glacier mice | Natural History Museum
Glaciers are extreme environments, but some are home to orange-sized moss balls that seem to move in a peculiar, animal-like way, and scientists aren't entirely sure how they do it. Museum scientist Amy Solman explains. Discover 16 more...
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The unusual habitats of the Norfolk Brecks: a 360° tour | Natural History Museum
The Norfolk Brecks is a unique landscape, created over centuries by the interaction of human activity with nature. Its distinctive habitats offer a home to many rare species. Join Nick Acheson, Wildlife Ambassador for Norfolk Wildlife...
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How fish scales make your make-up shimmer | The life behind | Part 3
Did you know that it's fish scales that make some make-up shimmer? Tree-climbing goats also play a special role in the production of some hair care products! We all rely on biodiversity, which is the incredible variety of life on our...
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Behind the lens: High-flying jay by Lasse Kurkela | Wildlife Photographer of the Year #WPYInsights
Explore Finland's boreal forests with young wildlife photographer Lasse Kurkela. His captivating image of a Siberian Jay was the winner of the 15-17 Years category in the fifty-seventh Wildlife Photographer of the Year competition....
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How flies help make your chocolate ice cream | The life behind | Part 1
If you're a fan of chocolate ice cream, did you know that you have seaweed and tiny flies to thank for it? This chilly treat wouldn't be the same without them. We all rely on biodiversity, which is the incredible variety of life on our...
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Inspiration from Nature | Wildlife Photographer of the Year | Natural History Museum
How does nature inspire you? Wildlife Photographer of the Year brings all the beauty and wonder of the natural world to you. The time is here to act for nature. ---------------- The Natural History Museum in London is home to over 80...
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Behind the lens: Spinning the cradle by Gil Wizen | Wildlife Photographer of the Year #WPYInsights
Spiders tend to hide when they are constructing their egg sacs, so Gil was lucky to see this female fishing spider spinning one beneath some tree bark. Discover the story behind Gil's winning image from the fifty-seventh Wildlife...
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Making a difference | Wildlife Photographer of the Year | Natural History Museum
#WPY57 photographer Brent Stirton documents the important work of Lwiro Primates in rehabilitating primates orphaned to the bushmeat trade. His images show the potential of human love and action to make a positive difference to the...
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Brent Stirton Wildlife Photographer of the Year Grand title winner 2017 | Natural History Museum
Wildlife Photographer of the Year 2017 Grand title winner Brent Stirton reflects on what winning the competition has meant for him, and the conservation stories that he covers. __________ The Natural History Museum in London is home to...
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Plants under pressure | Natural History Museum
Many plant species are threatened by changes to their habitat. These changes include clearing vegetation for crops, intensive livestock farming, growing settlements, mining, logging and fires. The Plants Under Pressure project is...
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Behind the lens: Eggs of life and death - Caitlin Henderson | Wildlife Photographer of the Year
Caitlin was fortunate to spot this female katydid meticulously laying her eggs on a stem. Discover how her photography is helping to document and protect the small, weird and unappreciated creatures of Australia. #WPYInsights...
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Understanding to Protect | Natural History Museum and Seedlip
Humankind's relationship with the natural world needs to change. Through the Wildlife Photographer of the Year exhibition we see the drama and beauty of nature, but also the impact humans are having on the planet. The winning images show...