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. 🌍
If you’d like to match with your four-legged best friend this festive season, find our Christmas jumpers for dogs and humans in our shop: brnw.ch/21wXNJG
November 25, 2025 at 10:16 AM
If you’d like to match with your four-legged best friend this festive season, find our Christmas jumpers for dogs and humans in our shop: brnw.ch/21wXNJG
In fact, there are as many ways of naming species as there are scientists!
When species are named, scientists choose one individual to be the type specimen that's used to identify the species in the future.
Find out about type specimens, and why they’re important 👇
www.nhm.ac.uk/discover/wha...
When species are named, scientists choose one individual to be the type specimen that's used to identify the species in the future.
Find out about type specimens, and why they’re important 👇
www.nhm.ac.uk/discover/wha...
What is a type specimen? | Natural History Museum
Find out how scientists come up with a species name and what a type specimen is used for.
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November 21, 2025 at 4:19 PM
In fact, there are as many ways of naming species as there are scientists!
When species are named, scientists choose one individual to be the type specimen that's used to identify the species in the future.
Find out about type specimens, and why they’re important 👇
www.nhm.ac.uk/discover/wha...
When species are named, scientists choose one individual to be the type specimen that's used to identify the species in the future.
Find out about type specimens, and why they’re important 👇
www.nhm.ac.uk/discover/wha...
Lots of species get named after where they’re found.
Kernowite, for example, is a green mineral species named after Kernow, the Cornish word for Cornwall, to recognise its origins.
Kernowite, for example, is a green mineral species named after Kernow, the Cornish word for Cornwall, to recognise its origins.
November 21, 2025 at 4:19 PM
Lots of species get named after where they’re found.
Kernowite, for example, is a green mineral species named after Kernow, the Cornish word for Cornwall, to recognise its origins.
Kernowite, for example, is a green mineral species named after Kernow, the Cornish word for Cornwall, to recognise its origins.
Other species are named after famous faces!
This fish, Tosanoides obama, was named after former US President Barack Obama who expanded protections for the area where the species was discovered.
This fish, Tosanoides obama, was named after former US President Barack Obama who expanded protections for the area where the species was discovered.
November 21, 2025 at 4:19 PM
Other species are named after famous faces!
This fish, Tosanoides obama, was named after former US President Barack Obama who expanded protections for the area where the species was discovered.
This fish, Tosanoides obama, was named after former US President Barack Obama who expanded protections for the area where the species was discovered.
Sometimes, scientists name species after each other!
John Edward Gray, for example, decided to honour the naturalist John Gilbert when naming the reptile Lophognathus gilberti.
John Edward Gray, for example, decided to honour the naturalist John Gilbert when naming the reptile Lophognathus gilberti.
November 21, 2025 at 4:19 PM
Sometimes, scientists name species after each other!
John Edward Gray, for example, decided to honour the naturalist John Gilbert when naming the reptile Lophognathus gilberti.
John Edward Gray, for example, decided to honour the naturalist John Gilbert when naming the reptile Lophognathus gilberti.
Hi both. Just a heads up that tickets are non-transferrable, so the person who booked will need to be in attendance for the group to enter. This is a necessary measure to prevent people reselling free tickets to fans, so any resold tickets will be cancelled and relisted.
November 21, 2025 at 4:07 PM
Hi both. Just a heads up that tickets are non-transferrable, so the person who booked will need to be in attendance for the group to enter. This is a necessary measure to prevent people reselling free tickets to fans, so any resold tickets will be cancelled and relisted.
If you’re keen to spot them this winter, we’ve got tips for you! By arriving at least 30 minutes before sunset, you’ll get a better vantage point. You can also check out the Starlings in the UK website to find where roosting sites are located: www.starlingsintheuk.co.uk 🗺️
November 21, 2025 at 12:02 PM
If you’re keen to spot them this winter, we’ve got tips for you! By arriving at least 30 minutes before sunset, you’ll get a better vantage point. You can also check out the Starlings in the UK website to find where roosting sites are located: www.starlingsintheuk.co.uk 🗺️
Whilst we’re not entirely sure why starlings fly in such large groups, it’s believed that it might be to protect themselves from predators, such as hawks, falcons and owls. 🦉
November 21, 2025 at 12:02 PM
Whilst we’re not entirely sure why starlings fly in such large groups, it’s believed that it might be to protect themselves from predators, such as hawks, falcons and owls. 🦉
All tickets to the Pokémon x Natural History Museum pop-up shop have now been booked.
If you weren’t lucky enough to get a ticket, you can still shop the range in our online shop! Just keep an eye on our social media channels for more information closer to the time.
If you weren’t lucky enough to get a ticket, you can still shop the range in our online shop! Just keep an eye on our social media channels for more information closer to the time.
November 20, 2025 at 10:50 AM
All tickets to the Pokémon x Natural History Museum pop-up shop have now been booked.
If you weren’t lucky enough to get a ticket, you can still shop the range in our online shop! Just keep an eye on our social media channels for more information closer to the time.
If you weren’t lucky enough to get a ticket, you can still shop the range in our online shop! Just keep an eye on our social media channels for more information closer to the time.
Is it...
1. Anchiornis
2. Archaeopteryx
3. Maniraptora
1. Anchiornis
2. Archaeopteryx
3. Maniraptora
November 14, 2025 at 3:15 PM
Is it...
1. Anchiornis
2. Archaeopteryx
3. Maniraptora
1. Anchiornis
2. Archaeopteryx
3. Maniraptora
Discover what’s changing in the Antarctic – and how that could affect the whole world 👇 (5/5)
www.nhm.ac.uk/discover/cli...
www.nhm.ac.uk/discover/cli...
Climate change in Antarctica: How rising temperatures are affecting the coldest place on Earth | Natural History Museum
Antarctica is renowned for its icy landscapes – but has become one of the fastest warming places on Earth.
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November 13, 2025 at 2:15 PM
Discover what’s changing in the Antarctic – and how that could affect the whole world 👇 (5/5)
www.nhm.ac.uk/discover/cli...
www.nhm.ac.uk/discover/cli...
Fortunately, it’s not too late to turn things around.
Slashing greenhouse gases will help to protect Antarctica, the kind that could be agreed at the #COP30 climate conference happening right now in Brazil.
Whether Antarctica remains a land of ice is now in our hands (4/5)
Slashing greenhouse gases will help to protect Antarctica, the kind that could be agreed at the #COP30 climate conference happening right now in Brazil.
Whether Antarctica remains a land of ice is now in our hands (4/5)
November 13, 2025 at 2:15 PM
Fortunately, it’s not too late to turn things around.
Slashing greenhouse gases will help to protect Antarctica, the kind that could be agreed at the #COP30 climate conference happening right now in Brazil.
Whether Antarctica remains a land of ice is now in our hands (4/5)
Slashing greenhouse gases will help to protect Antarctica, the kind that could be agreed at the #COP30 climate conference happening right now in Brazil.
Whether Antarctica remains a land of ice is now in our hands (4/5)