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What is a sea bunny?
Have you ever heard of a sea bunny? These adorable, soft-bodied creatures are part of a group of animals called nudibranchs. While these sea slugs bear a resemblance to a rabbit, their features are actually functional. Museum Scientist...
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Building the world's biggest dinosaur #dinosaur #titanosaur #timelapse #shorts
Take a look behind the scenes at how we put together the skeleton of one of the biggest dinosaurs in the world. Titanosaurs were the largest dinosaurs to ever live and Patagotitan may have been the biggest of them all. It was 9 times...
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How many snakes!? The incredible diversity of danger noodles | Hidden Treasures | S2E1
Hidden Treasures is back! Join us as we kick-off season two with a dive into the wonderful world of snakes! We'll be live on 11 April 2023 at 12:30 BST. In this episode, our host Conor will be joined by reptile expert Ian Brennan to help...
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Unboxing your UK nature finds! What is the Angela Marmont Centre? | Hidden Treasures | S2E2
What happens if you send an animal specimen or fossil to the Museum for identification? Join us live on 18 April 2023 at 12:30 BST to find out! In this episode we'll be joined by Identification and advisory officer @FlorinFeneru and...
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Fossils in rocks: how do we get them ready for display? | Hidden Treasures | S2E3
How do we get dinosaur bones and other fossilised specimens out of the rocks they're found in? Join us live on 25 April 2023 at 12.30 BST to find out! In this episode, our host Conor will be visiting Keiran Miles in the Conservation...
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Mysterious molluscs: from tiny snails to Darwin’s favourite octopus | Hidden Treasures | S2E4
Help us explore the wonderful world of molluscs! We'll be live on Tuesday 11 April 2023 at 12:30 BST. Host Conor O'Keeffe will be joined by Jon Ablett, Senior Curator in Charge of Molluscs, as we search though the wet collection for...
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Mighty megalodon and the fascinating world of fossil sharks | Hidden Treasures | S2E5
Why do we have so many fossil shark teeth but no shark bones? Join us live on 9 May 2023 at 12.30 BST to find out! In this episode, our host Conor will be joining fossil fish curator Emma Bernard for a deep dive into the underwater world...
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Museum specimens battle it out: Your season 2 champion! | Hidden Treasures | S2E6
Ready to choose your Hidden Treasures: Season Two champion? Join us live on 16 May at 12.30 BST to have your say! The Museum is home to over 80 million objects, but only a few ever go on public display. In this episode our season two...
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Titanosaur timelapse: Building the world's biggest dinosaur | Natural History Museum
Take a look behind the scenes at how we put together the skeleton of one of the biggest dinosaurs in the world. Titanosaurs were the largest dinosaurs to ever live and Patagotitan may have been the biggest of them all. It was 9 times...
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How did primates get to the Americas? | Natural History Museum
Primates appeared in the Americas between 40 and 44 million years ago. But how they first got there is a bit of a mystery. Evolutionary Biologist, Dr Ben Garrod, explains. ---------------- The Natural History Museum in London is home to...
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Fossils in rocks: how do we get them ready for display? | Hidden Treasures | S2E3 V2
How do we get dinosaur bones and other fossilised specimens out of the rocks they're found in? Join us live on 25 April 2023 at 12.30 BST to find out! In this episode, our host Conor will be visiting Keiran Miles in the Conservation...
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Measuring a python and an adder from our snake collection | ASMR
How do scientists study snakes that are preserved in jars of alcohol? Join snake expert Ian Brennan for a little ASMR at the Museum. Put your headphones on and listen as Ian works with a green tree python and a common European adder, and...
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A closer look at butterfly mimics, fussy caterpillars and stargazing moths
Join Alison Shean and Museum scientist David Lees as they dive into the surprising science behind the senses of butterflies and moths and what we can learn from our collections. Not seen the original video yet? Watch it here:...
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A sneak peek at Titanosaur: Life as the Biggest Dinosaur | Natural History Museum
Join us on Thursday 30 March at 14.30 GMT for a sneak peek at our brand new exhibition - Titanosaur: Life as the Biggest Dinosaur. For the first time ever Patagotitan mayorum will be going on display in Europe. At four times heavier than...
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Give flies a chance, with Mitzi Jonelle Tan | Hidden Treasures | Special
Join us for a special episode of Hidden Treasures, featuring climate justice activist Mitzi Jonelle Tan! We'll be live on Wednesday 22 March at 12:30 GMT. Flies play a vital role in our world. From pollination to decomposition, they are...
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What is castoreum? The odd link between beavers and ice cream | Natural History Museum
Beavers are large rodents that produce castoreum which they use to scent mark their territory. But what is the odd link between this substance, ice cream and perfume? We asked Museum scientist Dr James Rule. The Eurasian beaver, Castor...
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Recording Museum View | Natural History Museum
The Google Arts & Culture team visited the Natural History Museum to capture imagery of popular Museum galleries. Museum View uses technology similar to Google Street View to give people the chance to visit the Museum and explore its...
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Museum reopens on 5 August 2020 | Natural History Museum
Unique footage of the Natural History Museum during the UK's lockdown. The Museum will reopen to the public on 5 August 2020. Admission is free but it is essential to book your visit in advance at http://www.nhm.ac.uk. Website:...
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HRH The Duchess of Cambridge becomes Museum Patron | Natural History Museum
On 19 April 2013, HRH The Duchess of Cambridge became Patron of the Natural History Museum. The Duchess opened the Museum's Treasures Cadogan Gallery last November and also accompanied the Duke of Cambridge to Borneo, where they met...
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The Museum is changing | Natural History Museum
The Museum is undergoing a dramatic transformation. While we close some areas to install new exhibits, there is still lots to see. Find out more by visiting: http://bit.ly/NHM-YT-HintzeHall
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The Museum in Lockdown: Who feeds the beetles | Natural History Museum
What does it take to look after 80 million specimens during lockdown? As COVID-19 spread around the world, the Museum closed its doors for the first time since the Second World War. But who was going to look after the fossils and...
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Planning a School Visit | Natural History Museum
Here at the Natural History Museum we can help you make the most of your visit with advice and support about how to plan and prepare for your visit. This video, made with pupils themselves, is an introduction to what schools can do at...
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World's largest yellow diamond dazzles Museum | Natural History Museum
The world's largest known vivid yellow pear-shape diamond was the highlight of a display at the Natural History Museum in London from February to September 2011. Jerry Hall was the lucky guest dazzled by the 110-carat Cora Sun-Drop...
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Our journey to become a greener Museum | Natural History Museum
We're becoming a greener Museum to help create a greener planet. Nature is in a state of emergency and it needs our help more than ever. We must act now, together. To create a world where both people and the planet thrive, we're asking...