Natural History Museum, London
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We’re the museum looking deeper into the Earth’s past to shape a new future where both people and planet thrive.
Protecting the planet, it’s in our nature. 🌍
Protecting the planet, it’s in our nature. 🌍
Did you know the dingo is Australia's apex predator?
New research has revealed how their lives were reshaped after European colonists arrived in the 1700s and began transforming the continent.
Find out what happened to these top dogs 👇
www.nhm.ac.uk/discover/new...
New research has revealed how their lives were reshaped after European colonists arrived in the 1700s and began transforming the continent.
Find out what happened to these top dogs 👇
www.nhm.ac.uk/discover/new...
Lifestyle of Australian dingo transformed after arrival of Europeans | Natural History Museum
The lifestyle of the dingo was dramatically altered after European colonists reached Australia in 1788.
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November 28, 2025 at 4:53 PM
Did you know the dingo is Australia's apex predator?
New research has revealed how their lives were reshaped after European colonists arrived in the 1700s and began transforming the continent.
Find out what happened to these top dogs 👇
www.nhm.ac.uk/discover/new...
New research has revealed how their lives were reshaped after European colonists arrived in the 1700s and began transforming the continent.
Find out what happened to these top dogs 👇
www.nhm.ac.uk/discover/new...
In the wild, birds live in diverse communities. But as humans alter the environment these communities start to change.
Scientists have found that we are reducing the ability for nature to absorb these shocks at an ever quicker pace.
Find out what this means 👇🏻
www.nhm.ac.uk/discover/new...
Scientists have found that we are reducing the ability for nature to absorb these shocks at an ever quicker pace.
Find out what this means 👇🏻
www.nhm.ac.uk/discover/new...
Bird communities losing their redundancy and risking collapse | Natural History Museum
As animals and plants are removed from an ecosystem its ability to function falters.
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November 27, 2025 at 4:35 PM
In the wild, birds live in diverse communities. But as humans alter the environment these communities start to change.
Scientists have found that we are reducing the ability for nature to absorb these shocks at an ever quicker pace.
Find out what this means 👇🏻
www.nhm.ac.uk/discover/new...
Scientists have found that we are reducing the ability for nature to absorb these shocks at an ever quicker pace.
Find out what this means 👇🏻
www.nhm.ac.uk/discover/new...
Have you heard of the ancient human called Lucy?
For decades, her species was thought to have played a key role in our evolution - but a recent discovery raises the possibility that a different species was our ancestor.
Find out what new fossils have revealed 👇
www.nhm.ac.uk/discover/new...
For decades, her species was thought to have played a key role in our evolution - but a recent discovery raises the possibility that a different species was our ancestor.
Find out what new fossils have revealed 👇
www.nhm.ac.uk/discover/new...
Early hominin Australopithecus afarensis may not be our human ancestor after all | Natural History Museum
New Australopithecus fossils found in Ethiopia are changing the human family tree.
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November 26, 2025 at 5:12 PM
Have you heard of the ancient human called Lucy?
For decades, her species was thought to have played a key role in our evolution - but a recent discovery raises the possibility that a different species was our ancestor.
Find out what new fossils have revealed 👇
www.nhm.ac.uk/discover/new...
For decades, her species was thought to have played a key role in our evolution - but a recent discovery raises the possibility that a different species was our ancestor.
Find out what new fossils have revealed 👇
www.nhm.ac.uk/discover/new...
This year, we’re upping our Christmas jumper game with our first ever festive jumper for dogs! 🐶🎄
As you can see here modelled by Sky the Cavapoo and Jack the Border Collie, it’s the perfect accessory for your winter walkies or cosy evenings at home.
As you can see here modelled by Sky the Cavapoo and Jack the Border Collie, it’s the perfect accessory for your winter walkies or cosy evenings at home.
November 25, 2025 at 10:16 AM
This year, we’re upping our Christmas jumper game with our first ever festive jumper for dogs! 🐶🎄
As you can see here modelled by Sky the Cavapoo and Jack the Border Collie, it’s the perfect accessory for your winter walkies or cosy evenings at home.
As you can see here modelled by Sky the Cavapoo and Jack the Border Collie, it’s the perfect accessory for your winter walkies or cosy evenings at home.
If you’re planning on visiting the Museum next week, please note that our Mammals gallery (Blue whale model) will be closed from 1-5 December 2025 for planned conservation works.
We’re sorry for any inconvenience this may cause and hope that you can still enjoy the rest of the Museum. 🦕
We’re sorry for any inconvenience this may cause and hope that you can still enjoy the rest of the Museum. 🦕
November 24, 2025 at 9:23 AM
If you’re planning on visiting the Museum next week, please note that our Mammals gallery (Blue whale model) will be closed from 1-5 December 2025 for planned conservation works.
We’re sorry for any inconvenience this may cause and hope that you can still enjoy the rest of the Museum. 🦕
We’re sorry for any inconvenience this may cause and hope that you can still enjoy the rest of the Museum. 🦕
Meet the beetle hiding an explosive defence weapon in its bum. ☣️
See the science behind the bombardier beetle’s toxic flatulence in this week’s Surprising Science 🪲💨
See the science behind the bombardier beetle’s toxic flatulence in this week’s Surprising Science 🪲💨
November 22, 2025 at 9:08 AM
Meet the beetle hiding an explosive defence weapon in its bum. ☣️
See the science behind the bombardier beetle’s toxic flatulence in this week’s Surprising Science 🪲💨
See the science behind the bombardier beetle’s toxic flatulence in this week’s Surprising Science 🪲💨
Every year, our scientists name hundreds of new species, from tiny insects to enormous dinosaurs.
The names can be inspired by many different things – and here are just a few…
The names can be inspired by many different things – and here are just a few…
November 21, 2025 at 4:19 PM
Every year, our scientists name hundreds of new species, from tiny insects to enormous dinosaurs.
The names can be inspired by many different things – and here are just a few…
The names can be inspired by many different things – and here are just a few…
The moving cloud-like shapes that you can see in the air during winter are formed by starling murmurations! Starlings can be found in the UK all year round, but their population rises significantly in the winter months as they migrate from colder European countries. 🥶
November 21, 2025 at 12:02 PM
The moving cloud-like shapes that you can see in the air during winter are formed by starling murmurations! Starlings can be found in the UK all year round, but their population rises significantly in the winter months as they migrate from colder European countries. 🥶
Tickets for the Pokémon x Natural History Museum pop-up shop are now available! ⚡
Head here to book: brnw.ch/21wXDjw
Please note that tickets are in high demand and likely to go quickly. Tickets are non-transferrable, and any tickets found to be resold will be cancelled.
Head here to book: brnw.ch/21wXDjw
Please note that tickets are in high demand and likely to go quickly. Tickets are non-transferrable, and any tickets found to be resold will be cancelled.
November 20, 2025 at 10:00 AM
Tickets for the Pokémon x Natural History Museum pop-up shop are now available! ⚡
Head here to book: brnw.ch/21wXDjw
Please note that tickets are in high demand and likely to go quickly. Tickets are non-transferrable, and any tickets found to be resold will be cancelled.
Head here to book: brnw.ch/21wXDjw
Please note that tickets are in high demand and likely to go quickly. Tickets are non-transferrable, and any tickets found to be resold will be cancelled.
Pick up a Poké Ball and get ready - the Pokémon x Natural History Museum pop-up ticket release is almost here! ⚡
If you signed up to the priority list, you’ll receive an email with booking instructions from 10am today. 📨
If not, check back here for a link to the general sale from 10am tomorrow!
If you signed up to the priority list, you’ll receive an email with booking instructions from 10am today. 📨
If not, check back here for a link to the general sale from 10am tomorrow!
November 19, 2025 at 9:00 AM
Pick up a Poké Ball and get ready - the Pokémon x Natural History Museum pop-up ticket release is almost here! ⚡
If you signed up to the priority list, you’ll receive an email with booking instructions from 10am today. 📨
If not, check back here for a link to the general sale from 10am tomorrow!
If you signed up to the priority list, you’ll receive an email with booking instructions from 10am today. 📨
If not, check back here for a link to the general sale from 10am tomorrow!
When you think of bats, you probably don’t think of pollination - but bats are crucial pollinators, and the key to creating a certain drink! 🍸
See an (adorable) bat covered in pollen and learn why a world without bats would be a world without tequila in this week’s Surprising Science. 🦇
See an (adorable) bat covered in pollen and learn why a world without bats would be a world without tequila in this week’s Surprising Science. 🦇
November 17, 2025 at 3:09 PM
When you think of bats, you probably don’t think of pollination - but bats are crucial pollinators, and the key to creating a certain drink! 🍸
See an (adorable) bat covered in pollen and learn why a world without bats would be a world without tequila in this week’s Surprising Science. 🦇
See an (adorable) bat covered in pollen and learn why a world without bats would be a world without tequila in this week’s Surprising Science. 🦇
The remants of a 249-million-year-old ocean ecosystem have been found - partway up a mountain in Svalbard!
It contains over 30,000 fossils from all kinds of fish and marine reptiles - as well as some more unexpected animals!
Discover what it reveals 👇
www.nhm.ac.uk/discover/new...
It contains over 30,000 fossils from all kinds of fish and marine reptiles - as well as some more unexpected animals!
Discover what it reveals 👇
www.nhm.ac.uk/discover/new...
Fossils of ancient marine predators have been discovered on an Arctic mountain | Natural History Museum
Life may have bounced back more quickly than expected after the worst mass extinction in history.
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November 17, 2025 at 11:26 AM
The remants of a 249-million-year-old ocean ecosystem have been found - partway up a mountain in Svalbard!
It contains over 30,000 fossils from all kinds of fish and marine reptiles - as well as some more unexpected animals!
Discover what it reveals 👇
www.nhm.ac.uk/discover/new...
It contains over 30,000 fossils from all kinds of fish and marine reptiles - as well as some more unexpected animals!
Discover what it reveals 👇
www.nhm.ac.uk/discover/new...
We’ve got a challenge for you: Can you guess what this fossil is called? 🤔
Here’s a clue: It was once thought to be the earliest bird, but scientists now believe there may have been even older ancestors!
Cast your vote below!
Here’s a clue: It was once thought to be the earliest bird, but scientists now believe there may have been even older ancestors!
Cast your vote below!
November 14, 2025 at 3:15 PM
We’ve got a challenge for you: Can you guess what this fossil is called? 🤔
Here’s a clue: It was once thought to be the earliest bird, but scientists now believe there may have been even older ancestors!
Cast your vote below!
Here’s a clue: It was once thought to be the earliest bird, but scientists now believe there may have been even older ancestors!
Cast your vote below!
Antarctica – a land of penguins and polar ice caps!
It's a vast polar desert largely covered in ice, and has been for over 30 million years.
However, it's also one of the fastest changing places on Earth... (1/5)
It's a vast polar desert largely covered in ice, and has been for over 30 million years.
However, it's also one of the fastest changing places on Earth... (1/5)
November 13, 2025 at 2:15 PM
Antarctica – a land of penguins and polar ice caps!
It's a vast polar desert largely covered in ice, and has been for over 30 million years.
However, it's also one of the fastest changing places on Earth... (1/5)
It's a vast polar desert largely covered in ice, and has been for over 30 million years.
However, it's also one of the fastest changing places on Earth... (1/5)
Due to popular demand, we’re so excited to announce that our immersive experience, Our Story with David Attenborough, will be extended until 30 August 2026! 😍
Have you seen it yet? Book your tickets for this incredible experience now 👉 www.nhm.ac.uk/visit/exhibi...
Have you seen it yet? Book your tickets for this incredible experience now 👉 www.nhm.ac.uk/visit/exhibi...
November 13, 2025 at 12:02 PM
Due to popular demand, we’re so excited to announce that our immersive experience, Our Story with David Attenborough, will be extended until 30 August 2026! 😍
Have you seen it yet? Book your tickets for this incredible experience now 👉 www.nhm.ac.uk/visit/exhibi...
Have you seen it yet? Book your tickets for this incredible experience now 👉 www.nhm.ac.uk/visit/exhibi...
One week to go! ⚡
Tickets for the Pokémon x Natural History Museum pop-up shop will be available from 10am next Thursday, 20 November.
Tickets for the Pokémon x Natural History Museum pop-up shop will be available from 10am next Thursday, 20 November.
November 13, 2025 at 10:00 AM
One week to go! ⚡
Tickets for the Pokémon x Natural History Museum pop-up shop will be available from 10am next Thursday, 20 November.
Tickets for the Pokémon x Natural History Museum pop-up shop will be available from 10am next Thursday, 20 November.
We’ve found a new species of fungus! 🍄
Rugososporomyces from the Windyfield Chert, a Scottish fossil site that preserves an ancient wetland ecosystem in extraordinary detail!
Find out all about this 400-million-year-old fungus 👇
www.nhm.ac.uk/discover/new...
Rugososporomyces from the Windyfield Chert, a Scottish fossil site that preserves an ancient wetland ecosystem in extraordinary detail!
Find out all about this 400-million-year-old fungus 👇
www.nhm.ac.uk/discover/new...
Ancient fossil reveals how plants and fungi first developed on land | Natural History Museum
A new fossil fungus discovered in Scotland shows evidence of plants and fungi sharing nutrients to survive on land.
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November 12, 2025 at 4:16 PM
We’ve found a new species of fungus! 🍄
Rugososporomyces from the Windyfield Chert, a Scottish fossil site that preserves an ancient wetland ecosystem in extraordinary detail!
Find out all about this 400-million-year-old fungus 👇
www.nhm.ac.uk/discover/new...
Rugososporomyces from the Windyfield Chert, a Scottish fossil site that preserves an ancient wetland ecosystem in extraordinary detail!
Find out all about this 400-million-year-old fungus 👇
www.nhm.ac.uk/discover/new...
Confused about COP? We’ve got you covered!
Find out everything you need to know about the climate conference #COP30 happening in Brazil right now 👇🏻
www.nhm.ac.uk/discover/cop...
Find out everything you need to know about the climate conference #COP30 happening in Brazil right now 👇🏻
www.nhm.ac.uk/discover/cop...
COP30: All you need to know about the climate change conference | Natural History Museum
Thousands of representatives from all over the globe are in Belém, Brazil, for the next round of climate talks.
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November 11, 2025 at 4:12 PM
Confused about COP? We’ve got you covered!
Find out everything you need to know about the climate conference #COP30 happening in Brazil right now 👇🏻
www.nhm.ac.uk/discover/cop...
Find out everything you need to know about the climate conference #COP30 happening in Brazil right now 👇🏻
www.nhm.ac.uk/discover/cop...
We’ve uncovered a new species of snake! 🐍
Paradoxophidion richardoweni lived 37 million years ago and has a strange mix of features that suggest it's an early caenophidian, the group containing 80% of living snakes.
Discover what it reveals about snake evolution 👇
www.nhm.ac.uk/discover/new...
Paradoxophidion richardoweni lived 37 million years ago and has a strange mix of features that suggest it's an early caenophidian, the group containing 80% of living snakes.
Discover what it reveals about snake evolution 👇
www.nhm.ac.uk/discover/new...
“Weird” new species of ancient fossil snake discovered in southern England | Natural History Museum
An extinct snake named Paradoxophidion richardoweni has slithered its way out of obscurity.
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November 10, 2025 at 4:11 PM
We’ve uncovered a new species of snake! 🐍
Paradoxophidion richardoweni lived 37 million years ago and has a strange mix of features that suggest it's an early caenophidian, the group containing 80% of living snakes.
Discover what it reveals about snake evolution 👇
www.nhm.ac.uk/discover/new...
Paradoxophidion richardoweni lived 37 million years ago and has a strange mix of features that suggest it's an early caenophidian, the group containing 80% of living snakes.
Discover what it reveals about snake evolution 👇
www.nhm.ac.uk/discover/new...
What do you think has been on Earth longer - sharks or trees?
You might think trees have been around for a long time, but sharks have been here even longer!
See how sharks have survived and thrived through all five of Earth’s mass extinction events in this week’s Surprising Science.
You might think trees have been around for a long time, but sharks have been here even longer!
See how sharks have survived and thrived through all five of Earth’s mass extinction events in this week’s Surprising Science.
November 9, 2025 at 10:39 AM
What do you think has been on Earth longer - sharks or trees?
You might think trees have been around for a long time, but sharks have been here even longer!
See how sharks have survived and thrived through all five of Earth’s mass extinction events in this week’s Surprising Science.
You might think trees have been around for a long time, but sharks have been here even longer!
See how sharks have survived and thrived through all five of Earth’s mass extinction events in this week’s Surprising Science.
Three new species of tree toads from Tanzania have been discovered. 🐸
These amphibians don’t lay frogspawn or have a tadpole phase like most other toads, but instead give birth to live young!
Find out how museum specimens helped scientists to discover these species. 👇
www.nhm.ac.uk/discover/new...
These amphibians don’t lay frogspawn or have a tadpole phase like most other toads, but instead give birth to live young!
Find out how museum specimens helped scientists to discover these species. 👇
www.nhm.ac.uk/discover/new...
New species of toads that give birth to live young discovered in Tanzania | Natural History Museum
Museum specimens have helped scientists discover three new species of tree-dwelling toads.
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November 6, 2025 at 3:31 PM
Three new species of tree toads from Tanzania have been discovered. 🐸
These amphibians don’t lay frogspawn or have a tadpole phase like most other toads, but instead give birth to live young!
Find out how museum specimens helped scientists to discover these species. 👇
www.nhm.ac.uk/discover/new...
These amphibians don’t lay frogspawn or have a tadpole phase like most other toads, but instead give birth to live young!
Find out how museum specimens helped scientists to discover these species. 👇
www.nhm.ac.uk/discover/new...
Are you ready? ⚡
The next (and last) ticket release for the Pokémon x Natural History Museum pop-up shop is coming soon!
Here’s how to get tickets ⬇️
The next (and last) ticket release for the Pokémon x Natural History Museum pop-up shop is coming soon!
Here’s how to get tickets ⬇️
November 6, 2025 at 10:19 AM
Are you ready? ⚡
The next (and last) ticket release for the Pokémon x Natural History Museum pop-up shop is coming soon!
Here’s how to get tickets ⬇️
The next (and last) ticket release for the Pokémon x Natural History Museum pop-up shop is coming soon!
Here’s how to get tickets ⬇️
Have you been watching Hamza’s Hidden Wild Isles?
We caught up with its presenter, Hamza Yassin, ahead of one of our Dig Deeper talks at the Museum, where he spoke about his love of nature and his work in the great outdoors.
Check out a preview of our chat with him 👇
www.nhm.ac.uk/discover/ham...
We caught up with its presenter, Hamza Yassin, ahead of one of our Dig Deeper talks at the Museum, where he spoke about his love of nature and his work in the great outdoors.
Check out a preview of our chat with him 👇
www.nhm.ac.uk/discover/ham...
Hamza Yassin discusses filming wildlife and inspiring the next generation | Natural History Museum
The wildlife cameraman and presenter discusses how understanding nature is crucial to his work.
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November 5, 2025 at 1:16 PM
Have you been watching Hamza’s Hidden Wild Isles?
We caught up with its presenter, Hamza Yassin, ahead of one of our Dig Deeper talks at the Museum, where he spoke about his love of nature and his work in the great outdoors.
Check out a preview of our chat with him 👇
www.nhm.ac.uk/discover/ham...
We caught up with its presenter, Hamza Yassin, ahead of one of our Dig Deeper talks at the Museum, where he spoke about his love of nature and his work in the great outdoors.
Check out a preview of our chat with him 👇
www.nhm.ac.uk/discover/ham...
We’re so excited to share our exclusive Christmas jumper with you! 🦖🎄
November 4, 2025 at 10:03 AM
We’re so excited to share our exclusive Christmas jumper with you! 🦖🎄
Time for a Good News Roundup from the Natural History Museum!
Take a walk on the wild side with us as we delve into nature news from the past month! (1/5) 🧵
Take a walk on the wild side with us as we delve into nature news from the past month! (1/5) 🧵
November 3, 2025 at 11:57 AM
Time for a Good News Roundup from the Natural History Museum!
Take a walk on the wild side with us as we delve into nature news from the past month! (1/5) 🧵
Take a walk on the wild side with us as we delve into nature news from the past month! (1/5) 🧵