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How does weather affect sea turtle eggs? | Natural History Museum
Sea turtles lay their eggs in nests they dig on beaches, but did you know that the temperature of the sand plays a surprising role? Patrick Campbell, Senior Curator of Reptiles, discusses temperature-dependent sex determination and what...
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Behind the lens: Face off by Angel Fitor | Wildlife Photographer of the Year #WPYInsights
Discover the intricate mating behaviour of Lake Tanganyika's cichlids. This portfolio, from underwater photographer Angel Fitor, documents their complex social relationships and captures a few rare moments. ---------------- The Natural...
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An LGBTQ+ tour of the Natural History Museum, London | Normal video
The natural world is full of astonishing diversity. Join the Museum's Josh Davis as he takes you on an LGBTQ+ tour of the Natural History Museum, London. From the Mantellisaurus in Hintze Hall, to the statue of Charles Darwin, swans and...
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Who was Franz Nopcsa? | LGBTQ+ natural history tour | Stop 1
Have you heard of the rock-star palaeontologist Franz Nopcsa? As a gay palaeontologist born in what is now Transylvania, Nopcsa is considered one of the fathers of palaebiology, whilst also working as a war-time spy and Albanian...
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Homosexual behaviour in primates | LGBTQ+ natural history tour | Stop 7
All species of ape frequently engage in homosexual behaviour, including gorillas. This behaviour has frequently been explained away as simply 'playing' or 'fighting' and said to be practice or dominance displays. But this reveals more...
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Are 90% of giraffes gay? | LGBTQ+ natural history tour | Extra Content
In some populations of giraffes almost all sexual behaviour between males is homosexual. Watch to find out how this sparked a debate among UK politicians and helps us question our subconscious bias about the language we use to describe...
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Can an animal be gay? | LGBTQ+ natural history tour | Stop 8
Can an animal be gay? These terms are usually retained for use when talking about people, because they refer to sexuality. But research shows that some sheep may actually have a consistent preference for members of the same sex. This is...
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The successful story of homosexual behaviour in male swans | LGBTQ+ natural history tour | Stop 9
Homosexual behaviour in animals is often described as being maladaptive, but queer swans help to correct this. Male swans can form stable, long-lasting couples, in which they will defend a territory, build a nest and raise chicks, making...
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Seaweed: A sustainable future | Natural History Museum
Our food has a huge impact on the planet. Museum scientists are working with local experts to increase the production of sustainable seaweed in Asia and Africa. Most seaweeds are grown globally without artificial fertilisers or...
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Hidden Treasures: Plants or Mammals | Natural History Museum
Are you ready for episode three of Hidden Treasures, the behind the scenes live show where you're in control? We need you to decide where in the Museum we explore next: the plant collection or mammal collection. Leave us a comment to let...
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Jellyfish! - with BSL Interpretation | Natural History Museum
Think you know jellyfish? Think again. Join Museum curator Miranda Lowe for a free talk which explores the strange world of deep-sea jellyfish and discover some of their amazing abilities. Originally broadcast 3 July 2020 - now with a...
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Do hippos sweat blood? | Natural History Museum
Have you ever heard that a hippopotamus can make its own sunscreen, or that these large animals sweat blood? Discover the science behind these fun factoids about one of the world's heaviest land mammals. ---------------- The Natural...
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How to pond dip | Natural History Museum
Take a look at the amazing creatures that live in and around pond water. Insect larvae, beetles, leaches and frogs are some of the animals you might find living in your local pond. To find out more about pond dipping, visit:...
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I Can't Believe It's Not a Dinosaur - with BSL Interpretation | Natural History Museum
Dinosaurs came in all shapes and sizes but not all reptiles that lived millions of years ago were dinosaurs. Join Museum scientist Matt Porter to find out what actually makes a dinosaur a dinosaur, and discover some of the other...
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Why does this moth give gifts of cyanide? | Natural History Museum
Six-spot Burnet moths have a toxic talent - they can make their own cyanide! But their poison is used for more than just personal defence. Museum scientist Alessandro Giusti explains. Discover more about poisonous six-spot burnet moths:...
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Mysteries of the Natural History Museum - with BSL Interpretation | Natural History Museum
Join Science Communicator Alastair Hendry in conversation with the Museum's Head of Conservation Lorraine Cornish and Principal Curator of Mammals Richard Sabin as they share some of the fascinating stories and mysteries hidden deep...
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Beat the heat: how do birds keep cool? | Natural History Museum
As the temperature creeps up in the summer months, animals need ways to keep themselves cool. For people, sweating helps us maintain our body temperature. You may also have seen dogs panting heavily to help them beat the heat. But what...
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Reflections from Dippy on Tour: why we must protect our natural world | Natural History Museum
In 2017, Dippy, the Museum's famous and beloved Diplodocus cast, set out on a tour of the UK, visiting eight venues across the country. This simple yet impactful film-scape reveals what Dippy witnessed , including meadows, heathlands,...
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Hope the blue whale - with BSL Interpretation | Natural History Museum
Meet Museum scientist, Natalie Cooper, and learn how this historic specimen is giving us a unique insight into the lives of these ocean giants. Join us to discover the wonderful world of whales. The Museum's iconic blue whale skeleton,...
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Mysterious Triassic fossil reveals the origin of flying reptiles | Natural History Museum
A Scottish fossil is shedding light on what the ancestors of pterosaurs could have looked like. Living over 200 million years ago, Scleromochlus helps to show how ancient reptiles took their first steps towards flight. ----------------...
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Our Mission: Advocates for the Planet | Natural History Museum
The Natural History Museum has always championed the natural world and today we remain a global source of curiosity, inspiration and joy. We continue to make ground-breaking scientific discoveries, unlocking the mysteries of 80 million...
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Are false widow spiders dangerous? | Natural History Museum
There are six species of false widow spiders that live in the UK. They are black or brown in colour, rotund, and grow up to about the size of a small finger-nail. Although they resemble black widow spiders, they are not as harmful. All...
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Behind the lens: Raw moment by Lara Jackson | Wildlife Photographer of the Year
A lioness gazes menacingly at the lens of Lara's camera in this powerful photo from the fifty-seventh Wildlife Photographer of the Year. Having watched the young lioness pounce and kill a wildebeest, demonstrating its hunting prowess,...
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New Year's Eve 2022: Jurassic Party | Natural History Museum
Our iconic New Year's Eve party is back! We're ringing in 2023 with an unforgettable prehistoric celebration. Get ready to throw some shaped beside a Diplodocus, roar at a our silent disco and marvel at our Jurassic-themed performers....