Praearcturus gigas was among the first large predators to ever stalk the land, measuring over a metre in length.

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

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, ...

A species is a distinct group of organisms and the most basic unit used to measure life on Earth. However, there’s no single definition of a species, meaning this vital concept in biology can be ...

Renewable energy refers to energy from sources that are constantly replenished - like the water for hydroelectric dams that is topped up by the rain, or the sunlight that reappears every day for solar ...

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 ...

Natural selection is a mechanism of evolution. Organisms that are more adapted to their environment are more likely to survive and pass on the genes that aided their success. This process causes ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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.