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Triassic reptile with unusual jaws named as a new species
A new species, named Threordatoth chasmatos, has now been added to the list. Dr Luke Meade, the lead author of research ...
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Tyrannosaur teeth in southern England reveal Cretaceous dinosaur ecosystem
Tyrannosaurs once roamed what is now the southern coast of England. Fossil teeth uncovered in East Sussex have provided the first evidence of these dinosaurs in this region from the Early Cretaceous ...
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Neanderthals and modern humans must be classed as separate species to best track our origins, claims new study from the Natural History Museum
A new study published by researchers at London’s Natural History Museum and Institute of Philosophy, KU Leuven has reinforced ...
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15,000-year-old human burial shows evidence of medicinal plant use
The grave of a young man in Morocco is providing astonishing insights into human culture 15,000 years ago. Buried alongside ...
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Largest marine reptiles may have been wiped out by hidden Triassic extinction
While both groups survived as a whole, many species went extinct. Among the casualties were the shastasaurid ichthyosaurs, a group of whale-sized marine reptiles that could reach up to 21 metres long.
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Ancient reptile with unique teeth found in Gloucestershire
The new species is notable for its unusual dental adaptations ...
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Climate change linked to mass poisoning of hundreds of elephants
Climate extremes may have been behind 350 elephants dropping dead in southern Africa. During the middle of 2020, reports of elephants dying in their hundreds emerged from Botswana ...
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Do sharks have bones?
Sharks don’t have bones. Their skeletons are made of cartilage - the same soft, flexible stuff as your ears and the tip of your nose are made of. This is true for all sharks, from the formidable great ...
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Icy Repose
A dramatic blue-grey sky highlights the soft greys of a Weddell seal as it rests on an ice floe. Sue watched this Weddell seal from aboard a rigid inflatable boat in Neko Harbour of the Antarctic ...
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Visit us
Visiting the Natural History Museum is free. Book a ticket before your visit for the best experience, especially during our busy times. We do reserve space for walk-up visitors, but you may have to ...
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Storytelling with Father Christmas
Father Christmas is coming to the Museum this December! Join us for a unique storytelling experience. This December come and visit Father Christmas in his wintery wonderland here with us. In this ...
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Shooting star
Revealing life under water, whether portraying a particular marine or freshwater environment, focusing on the behavior of an animal or placing it within the context of a specific underwater location, ...