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Why aren't some eggs egg-shaped? | Natural History Museum
Guillemots are seabirds that breed on narrow cliff ledges. Their eggs are an unusual shape and scientists think there are important reasons why. Douglas Russell, Senior Curator of Birds' Eggs and Nests, explains. Find out more about the...
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Hidden Treasures: the fly collection | Natural History Museum
Are you ready for episode five of Hidden Treasures? This time we'll be exploring the fantastic fly collection! Join host Conor O'Keeffe live (on Friday 4 November 2022 at 15.30 GMT) for an exclusive look at some of the fly specimens kept...
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The Spectacled Bear | Live Talk with NHM Scientist
In this live talk, learn how the Andes are inhabited by the only surviving native species of bear in South America, the spectacled bear - and it is sadly under threat, mainly due to habitat loss. Find out about the efforts our scientists...
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First Fleet: Spearing the Governor | Natural History Museum
One of the most famous paintings from the early British colonization of Australia depicts a dramatic incident in which Governor Arthur Phillip, was wounded by a spear thrown by an Aboriginal Australian man. Professor Carl Bridge and Dr...
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Extinction: Not the End of the World? | Natural History Museum
Visit the Museum to see a highly topical exhibition that takes us beyond dodos and dinosaurs to explore the crucial role extinction can play in the evolution of life. Find out more about the Extinction: Not the End of the World?...
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Judging the Wildlife Photographer of the Year competition | Wildlife Photographer of the Year
Each year an esteemed jury selects the winner of the Wildlife Photographer of the Year title. The image represents nature photography at its very best and truly encapsulates the competition's ethos of ethics and excellence. But what...
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Amazingly Adaptable Mammals | Live Talk with NHM Scientist
From the peculiar platypus to the humble hamster, mammals are a fascinating and diverse group of animals. Join Museum researcher Heather White to explore the wonderful variety of mammals found in different habitats around the world and...
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Spot the difference: butterfly or moth? | Natural History Museum
With so many similarities between moths and butterflies, how can we tell the two apart? Alessandro Giusti, Curator of Moths at the Museum, shows examples of features that, in most cases, will help you to distinguish these close...
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Mammals Quiz | #NHMHomeworkClub
Calling all teachers and parents! Dive into our live mammals-themed quiz on Friday 19th February at 10.30am as part of #NHMHomeworkClub. The quiz will test your team's mammals knowledge and get you using scientific skills to support...
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What is biodiversity? | Natural History Museum
Biodiversity is the name we give to the variety and amount of all life on Earth. All living things exist within their own communities, or ecosystems - oceans, forests, deserts, ice caps and even cities. All this put together is...
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Meet the migrating monarchs | Natural History Museum
Follow the remarkable migration of an iconic butterfly species. Website: http://www.nhm.ac.uk Twitter: http://twitter.com/NHM_London Facebook: http://fb.com/naturalhistorymuseum Instagram: http://instagram.com/natural_history_museum The...
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What is a tardigrade and what makes them so tough? | Natural History Museum
Have you ever heard of a moss piglet or water bear? You may know them better as tardigrades. They are a group of microscopic animals renowned for being incredibly tough. Curator Jan Beccaloni discusses one of the adaptations these...
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How piranha poop helps make your trainers | The life behind | Part 2
What do pineapples, piranhas and poisonous beans have to do with your favourite footwear? We all rely on biodiversity, which is the incredible variety of life on our planet. Without it, we wouldn't have many of the things we love and use...
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Why did blue Smarties disappear? | Natural History Museum
Blue Smarties once disappeared for a while, but do you know the reason why? Museum researcher Dr Anne Jungblut tells the story of how a microscopic organism helped get these blue-coloured chocolates back on supermarket shelves....
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Celebrating the successes of Dippy on Tour | Natural History Museum
Dippy on Tour saw the National History Museum's much-loved dinosaur cast roam the UK, inspiring people to explore the nature on their doorstep. Commencing in February 2018, the tour travelled to eight venues and was seen by over two...
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Down the Mines | Live Talk with NHM Scientist
Many aspects of our lives from car batteries to smartphones are dependent on metals and rare elements that are often hidden deep beneath our feet. How do we find and extract these crucial resources? How do we turn them into the products...
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Colourful Cephalopods | Live Talk with NHM Scientist
Many species of squid and octopus use colour to confuse enemies, attract mates and stun prey. Join Museum scientist Jon Ablett to discover the oceans' colour-changing cephalopods, from the mimic octopus to the flamboyant cuttlefish....
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Painting a Thousand Pictures - The Power of Data Visualisation | Natural History Museum
Data is a powerful tool in helping us understand the climate and ecological crisis and inform our actions. The way that data is visualised however, through graphics, powerful imagery, interactive resources and more, can shape our...
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Life at hydrothermal vents | Natural History Museum
Hydrothermal vents are unique environments. Dr Adrian Glover and Dr Maggie Georgieva are looking at how animals adapt to survive on these ocean floor hot springs by comparing specimens of living and fossil species. Discover more about...
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What on Earth is a jazz whale? | Natural History Museum
Humpback whales are known to be songsters of the sea, with males using very similar songs to attract mates during the breeding season. But bowhead whales are experts at improvisation. Travis Park, a researcher at the Museum, explains the...
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The Young change makers | Wildlife Photographer of the Year | Natural History Museum
The time has come to act for nature. Discover how young wildlife photographers Ashleigh Scully and Arshdeep Singh are documenting the changing shape of the natural world whilst fighting for a greener future. With insights from: Clover...
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How do tiny blanket octopuses ward off predators? | Natural History Museum
Male and female blanket octopuses have vastly different ways of protecting themselves from hungry predators. Museum scientist Zoe Hughes explains the clever defence mechanisms used by these extraordinary cephalopods. Discover more about...
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Why do bees dance? | Natural History Museum
When honeybees find a good flower patch, they share the news with their fellow workers by dancing. Dr Gavin Broad, the Museum's Principal Curator in Charge of Insects, explains how to interpret a waggle dance. Website:...
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Protecting Nature Through Legal Action - Conservation Litigation | Live Talk with NHM Scientist
How should the law handle those who poach, pollute or otherwise harm the environment? Legal action against people and organisations tends to focus on punishment, but this hasn’t fixed the problem. An alternative approach is to use legal...