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Wildlife Photographer of the Year Awards 2019 | Natural History Museum
Live from this year’s Wildlife Photographer of the Year Awards, hosted by Chris Packham - see all the #WPY55 winners revealed, as well as interviews with the photographers and commentary from the studio. Keep up to date with the latest...
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Wildlife Photographer of the Year Awards 2019 | #NHM_Live
Live feed from this year’s Wildlife Photographer of the Year Awards - rewatch to all the #WPY55 winners revealed. Keep up to date with the latest from the competition and exhibition with @NHM_WPY on Twitter: https://twitter.com/NHM_WPY...
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Brassicas: what's it all asprout? | Natural History Museum
Broccoli and Brussels sprouts might not look like they have much in common besides their colour, but these brassicas are actually very closely related. Website: http://www.nhm.ac.uk Twitter: http://twitter.com/NHM_London Facebook:...
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How to make a natural Christmas wreath | Natural History Museum
With December just around the corner, you might be starting to think about decorations. Why not try making this plastic free Christmas wreath? See the written instructions and discover more ways to have an eco-friendly Christmas:...
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Did dinosaurs need feathers to fly? | Natural History Museum
First found in 2017, Ambopteryx had unusual wings when compared to those of the more commonly known winged species, Archaeopteryx. Discover more about dinosaurs: https://www.nhm.ac.uk/discover/dinosaurs.html Website: http://www.nhm.ac.uk...
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What puts the 'bomb' in bombardier beetle? | Natural History Museum
Animals protect themselves in a variety of ways, but bombardier beetles have a particularly clever method for getting out of trouble. Find out why adaptations are so important:...
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Are ghosts real? | Natural History Museum
Are ghosts real? From studying ancient DNA and our own it looks like they might really exist - although they may not be quite what you'd expect. Website: http://www.nhm.ac.uk Twitter: http://twitter.com/NHM_London Facebook:...
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How to eco-wrap a present | Natural History Museum
Wrapping Christmas presents can often involve a lot of non-biodegradable materials. Here are a few ways to go more eco-friendly and make your gift stand out. See the written instructions and discover more ways to have an eco-friendly...
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Do alligators hibernate? | Natural History Museum
Snorkelling might be a summer activity for most, but for alligators, frozen lakes call for some interesting tactics. Patrick Campbell, Senior Curator of Reptiles at the Museum, explains. Website: http://www.nhm.ac.uk Twitter:...
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What's a bedbug's bedroom secret? | Natural History Museum
The love life of a bedbug appears to be a little traumatic. Dr Erica McAlister explains these insects' surprising approach to romance. Find out more about unusual relationships in the animal kingdom:...
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The tank room in 360 degrees | Natural History Museum
In this 360-degree video, Oliver Crimmen, the Museum's Senior Curator of Fish, introduces the tank room. It is one of the Natural History Museum's many behind-the-scenes collection spaces, and home to some of the Museum's 20 million wet...
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How do peanuts grow? | Natural History Museum
Plants disperse their seeds in a variety of ways, but one of the oddest may be the peanut plant. Website: http://www.nhm.ac.uk Twitter: http://twitter.com/NHM_London Facebook: http://fb.com/naturalhistorymuseum Instagram:...
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What's so special about these amoebae? | Natural History Museum
Testate amoebae are pretty incredible. Whether its hunting in packs or building shells out of plastic, these single-celled organisms will probably exceed your expectations. Website: http://www.nhm.ac.uk Twitter:...
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How to make a bird box | Natural History Museum
Want to help your local birds? This nest box is easy to make and ideal for sparrows and small songbirds. Get detailed instructions and more tips on how to help birds during breeding season:...
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How to make a nature journal so you can record wildlife like a scientist | Natural History Museum
Keeping a nature journal is a great way to record the things you see out in nature. Here we provide simple craft instructions so you can make your own journal, but you could also use an empty notebook or collect the information...
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How to make a jumping origami frog | Natural History Museum
Frogs can be very colourful animals. With the current lockdown in place, we can't get outside to see them too often, but instead, why not create your own collection of origami amphibians? You can find written instructions, photos of each...
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Back to the Future - How fossils can help predict the future | Live talk with NHM Scientist
Carbon dioxide in the Earth's atmosphere is rising at an alarming rate. The last time levels were this high was in the Pliocene epoch over 3 million years ago. What can studying fossilised marine organisms tell us about the conditions...
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Everything You've Always Wanted to Know About Dinosaurs | Live talk with NHM scientist
Ever had a weird question about dinosaurs and didn’t know who to ask? Museum scientist Paul Barrett is here to answer your questions and shed some light on these diverse, fascinating creatures. Website: http://www.nhm.ac.uk Twitter:...
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Is there water on Mars? | Live talk with NHM Scientist
Scientists have found exciting evidence for liquid water on Mars. What does this mean for the search for life there? Join Museum scientist Zach Dickeson and discover the history of water on Mars and what this reveals about the evolution...
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Happy 115th birthday Dippy! | Natural History Museum
Dippy our Diplodocus cast was unveiled to the public at the Museum 115 years ago today. He didn't always live in Hintze Hall though. Watch as museum staff, in 1979, carefully move him to his new home. Website: http://www.nhm.ac.uk...
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How to grow a cress caterpillar | Natural History Museum
A fun food-based activity. Transform eggshells and cress seeds into a colourful caterpillar, watch the plants grow and eat the tasty results. Get inspiration for your designs:...
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Modern naturalist | Live talk with NHM scientist
Join us live as we learn about Gilbert White, a pioneering naturalist and ecologist who shaped our modern attitude of respect for nature. Museum ecologist Stephanie West will discusses how he paved the way for many naturalists to come,...
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My favourite specimen with NHM scientists | Natural History Museum
Find out about adaptations of animals and plants on Earth as Museum staff talk about their favourite specimen. Watch carefully and see if you can remember the features of the different living things that help them to survive. The LEGO...
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Amazing ammonites | Live talk with NHM scientist
Museum scientist Zoe Hughes takes a closer look at two familiar sea creatures with beautiful spiralled shells: the ammonites and the nautiloids. Millions of years ago, both animals could be found in the oceans. The extinct ammonites are...