An ancient reptile once thought to be an early turtle ancestor actually belonged to an entirely different group.

Fossil fragments found in the UK have been identified as remains of the largest scorpions ever. Measuring over a metre in length, Praearcturus gigas was among the first large predators to ever stalk ...

Tracks left by some of the earliest complex animals are giving new insights into how they experienced the world. New research reveals how these creatures started to understand their surroundings, ...

Museums for Nature will support museums to map existing habitats and identify interventions to enhance biodiversity across their grounds, in collaboration with local communities From creating ...

Adult off-peak tickets from £15. See ticket prices and visit information. Waterhouse Gallery, South Kensington. Download a map. Meet the legends of Earth’s prehistoric oceans, from the pliosaur – a ...

Find your zen at the Natural History Museum with a unique yoga class hosted in collaboration with East of Eden. Rise and shine with an invigorating yoga class followed by a live gong bath and ...

Each summer, there comes a moment when we suddenly notice that the ground is crawling with large, winged ants. Then the air seems to be full of them and we find ourselves ducking and diving, trying ...

This pocket bumblebee identification guide is an easy-to-use key designed to help you identify the six most common UK bumblebee species by looking at the insects' colour patterns. Want to find out ...

Squiggly little mounds of sand are a common sight when you walk along a beach at low tide. These are the signs of a hidden but industrious worm that has an important place in the beach ecosystem. What ...

Join our Science and Learning Teams to explore the range of habitats in our vibrant Nature Discovery Garden. From creepy crawlies to beautiful birds, there are so many creatures who call our gardens ...

Dive beneath the surface of ancient seas and you’ll find a world teeming with giant reptiles, armour-plated fish and predators with jaws wide enough to swallow you whole.

These contact details are for press and media only. For all other enquires, please phone 0207 942 5000 or email [email protected]. Scientists from the Natural History Museum, London have described a ...