It turns out that the shape of the skull in bat species is related to the specific frequencies of sonar that they produce. This in turn is often influenced by the way in which they emit sound for ...

Dr Douglas Gurr, the Natural History Museum’s Director, says, “No matter where you are in the world, it’s time to join the ...

Following the first wild release of beavers in England on the National Trust’s Purbeck Estate last year, more beavers are now ...

Natural selection is a mechanism of evolution. Organisms that are more adapted to their environment are more likely to survive and pass on the genes that aided their success. This process causes ...

The UK Species Inventory is a database of all UK wildlife and it provides the taxonomic foundation for most biological recording and analysis systems. The Natural History Museum maintains this ...

They have a fabricated internal structure, with the preserved skin of a rhino covering it, arranged in a pose that imitates life. The skin, hair and toenails all came from a real rhino, while the ...

Get beyond the camera and discover the stories behind some of the best nature photography in the world. Read exclusive interviews with the Wildlife Photographer of the Year winners, learn tips and ...

For generations, scientists have been scouring our galaxy for evidence of life on other planets. They’re searching for a specific set of circumstances and chemicals to come together in the right place ...

Dive into hands-on activities to identify local wildlife, embark on family adventures, and contribute to vital nature monitoring projects. Discover endless ways to get involved and make your mark on ...

The Museum holds a vast collection of rocks, minerals, meteorites and ores. Explore 500,000 rocks, gems and minerals, including 5,000 meteorites. Find out how you can use the mineralogy collections as ...

Our unique collections and world-class expertise are helping to tackle the biggest challenges facing the world today. Discover how we are using our broad knowledge and cutting-edge techniques to ...

Browse the oldest and most important entomology collection in the world with over 30 million insects. Gathered over 300 years, these specimens are key to telling the history of collecting, the science ...