As advocates for the planet, we try to think sustainably when making decisions and to operate in a way that’s kind to the environment. We aren’t perfect, but we’re looking at ways we can reduce our ...

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 ...

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 ...

Go behind the scenes with our knowledgeable science educators for a look at the fascinating zoology collection preserved in spirit. As we explore some of the Darwin Centre’s 27 kilometres of shelves, ...

From slow, plant-eating giants to fierce scavengers and hunters, dinosaurs once dominated the land. Search our alphabetical list, or explore dinosaurs by when and where they lived or what type they ...

We’re a planet of pet lovers! In the UK alone, there are an estimated 11.1 million dogs and 10.5 million cats. But while looking after a pet has many benefits for us, it can take its toll on the ...

Antarctica is renowned for its icy landscapes – but that could all soon change. The southernmost continent is one of the fastest warming places on Earth, with untold impacts unfolding on its wildlife ...

Summer is a great time to get outside and explore nature. The weather is warmer and your local area will be literally abuzz with activity and interesting things to see. Noticing and reconnecting with ...

It’s a showdown for the ages! What are the fiercest animals to have lived on Earth – dinosaurs or sharks? Come on a journey to decide which are the most powerful predators. Join us for a show ...

The most intriguing quirk of the common tailorbird is perhaps that it creates its nest by sewing leaves together with its beak. Common tailorbirds, Orthotomus sutorius, are a species of songbirds in ...

Find out what you could win when you enter your images into the Wildlife Photographer of the Year competition. Wildlife Photographer of the Year is an internationally renowned competition that ...

An expedition to some of the Earth's deepest ocean trenches has broken records for deep-sea fish. The team has taken the deepest recording of any fish, as well as the first individuals caught below ...