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Why do female spotted hyenas have a pseudo-penis? | Natural History Museum
Spotted hyenas live in large clans and usually the highest rank in these societies is occupied by a female. Unlike most other mammals, female spotted hyenas have a pseudo-penis. This gives the female the power to be selective when...
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Behind the lens: The big buzz by Karine Aigner | Natural History Museum
Karine came across this buzzing ball of cactus bees by accident while on a drive around a ranch in Texas. At first, she thought their nests were ant nests. Discover the story behind this year's Grand Title winner with WPYinsights...
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There's more to birdsong than meets the ears | Natural History Museum
What accent do you have? If you travel the length of Britain you can hear everything from Scottish to Cornish, via Geordie and Brummie. But did you know that birds also have accents? Find out more: http://bit.ly/NHM-accents Website:...
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Wildlife Photographer of the Year Awards | #NHM_Live Special
Join our hosts to watch the #WPY54 awards ceremony in this #NHM_live special, broadcast live from the Museum's Hintze Hall, and be the first to find out who was crowned this year’s Young and Adult Wildlife Photographer of the Year....
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How do tiny fossils help us learn about past climates? | Natural History Museum
Even the smallest fossil shells can hold clues about what past climates were like. Dr Lyndsey Fox explains what scientists can learn about the past and present from ancient microorganisms. Website: http://www.nhm.ac.uk Twitter:...
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Would you live with your enemy? | Natural History Museum
Deep in the ocean a species of polychaete worm is living life on the edge, making its home inside an animal that could eat it. Website: http://www.nhm.ac.uk Twitter: http://twitter.com/NHM_London Facebook:...
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Ask A Curator | #NHM_Live
What's the one thing you've always wanted to #AskACurator? For Ask A Curator Data 2018, we gathered Museum scientists Emma Bernard, John Hunnex and Erica McAlister ready to field your questions about museums, natural history, collecting...
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How do frogs see in the dark? | Natural History Museum
Scientists are figuring out exactly how frogs see the world around them, using a wide range of technologies in the process. Find out more about the study of frog vision:...
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What is the elephantnose fish's secret ability? | Natural History Museum
Elephantnose fish are usually found in murky waters. Although it would be difficult for us to find our way around in their preferred habitat, these fish have developed a special sense that helps them see. Discover more animals that have...
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The vampires of Wolf Island #WPY54 | Natural History Museum
When resources run short, the sharp-beaked finches of Wolf Island turn into vampires to survive. Dr Alex Bond, Senior Curator of Birds at the Museum, explains the unexpected behaviour of these small birds. Blood Thirsty, was captured by...
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#WPY54 Winners | #NHM_Live
Join wildlife photographers and competition judges for a unique look at some of the winning images from this year's Wildlife Photographer of the Year Awards. Wildlife Photographer of the Year is the world's most prestigious nature...
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Highlights from our year 2017/18 | Natural History Museum
The past year has been a busy one. More than 4.5 million people visited our South Kensington site, and Hintze Hall was transformed with a diving blue whale skeleton suspended from the ceiling. Discover more about 2017/18 at the Museum:...
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How brainy is an octopus? | Natural History Museum
It's a well-known fact that octopuses have eight arms. But did you know that each arm contains its own 'mini brain'? Museum curator Jon Ablett explains how this arrangement benefits these beguiling marine animals. Discover more examples...
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Wildlife Photographer of the Year 54: Trailer | Natural History Museum
See the world through a new lens: http://www.nhm.ac.uk/wpy Now in its fifty-fourth year, Wildlife Photographer of the Year showcases extraordinary animal behaviour and the breathtaking diversity of life on Earth. Explore the world's best...
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Can you find dinosaur fossils in Ireland? | Natural History Museum
Dinosaurs existed for over 170 million years and lived all over the Earth. You might expect to find fossil evidence of them everywhere you look, but only two dinosaur fossils have been found in Ireland. Dr Mike Simms, Senior Curator of...
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How to make a light trap | Natural History Museum
Light traps are a great way to get to know your local wildlife. Find out how to build a simple light sheet so that you can go on your own insect spotting adventure (even if it's just to the bottom of your garden). Discover more about...
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The beauty of light trapping | Natural History Museum
There is a huge variety of animals that are active after sunset. The absence of light can make spotting them a challenge, especially when it comes to insects. Dr Gavin Broad, Principal Curator in Charge of Insects at the Museum,...
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What can survive a wildfire? | Natural History Museum
We might think of fire as a destructive force, but for some plants it’s the path to perfect growing conditions. For some, like the giant sequoia, it even plays a role in explaining how they reach such tree-mendous sizes. Website:...
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Fishy faces, fur and feathers | #NHM_Live
In the first #NHM_Live of 2019 we round up the latest natural history news, take a tour of the Museum's cutting edge digitisation labs, and introduce you to some faces only an ichthyologist could love. Join us for the live broadcast from...
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Spiders, cetaceans and skeletons | #NHM_Live
In our November edition of #NHM_Live we’ll hear from our experts on some recent natural history news before venturing into one of the Museum’s lesser-seen spaces to discover some striking skeletal specimens. Watch the live broadcast at...
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Specimen stores and lights at night | #NHM_Live
In December's #NHM_Live we're heading behind the scenes, meeting scientists and uncovering some mysterious specimens. Join us for the live broadcast from 17:30 GMT on Weds 12 Dec, when we’ll be taking your questions throughout the show...
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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. Website: http://www.nhm.ac.uk Twitter:...
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Why did T. rex have small arms? | Natural History Museum
Tyrannosaurus's tiny arms are often joked about. But were their surprisingly muscular limbs actually more useful than they're given credit for? Museum scientist Kieran Miles explains some of the theories for what these famous dinosaurs...
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Diving in the dark: exploring underground realms | Natural History Museum
Our drive to understand the evolutionary history of life on Earth leads us to search for clues deep underground. Cave divers are at the forefront of this research, helping us access some of the deepest and darkest subterranean and...