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

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

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, ...

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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 ...

Gleaming in the air, the iridescent blue morpho protects itself from predators using the power of light. Native to the rainforests of Mexico, Central America and South America, this bright blue ...

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 ...

Now in its sixth decade, Wildlife Photographer of the Year sees photographers from across the globe set out to document nature’s most incredible moments. It’s the biggest nature photography ...

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 ...

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 ...

Our collection contains a significant number of letters and manuscripts from the renowned naturalist, explorer and collector Alfred Russel Wallace (1823-1913). Wallace is recognised as the father of ...

Can't make it to London? Enjoy our buildings from the comfort of your sofa. The Museum's stunning architecture has made it a popular choice as a filming location for everything from blockbuster movies ...