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 ...

These spiders are usually seen in the autumn months when males leave their webs in search of females. They frequently enter homes through open windows, chimneys or gaps beneath doors. Six species are ...

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.

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 ...

Our future depends on the natural world. But we’re facing a planetary emergency. We’re losing green spaces, animals and plants to deforestation, exploitation, urbanisation and global warming. But hope ...

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 ...

With their soft unfurling fronds, ferns are fabulous. In fact, we love them so much, we’ve filled our new Evolution Garden with them. But how much do you know about one of the earliest plants to ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...