Natural History Museum, London
@nhm-london.bsky.social
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. 🌍
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 🪲💨
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. 🦇
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.
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! 🦖🎄