From Monday 19 October until Thursday 3 December 2026, Wildlife Photographer of the Year invites nature photography ...

There are over 600 species of spider in the UK. Most are native, but some have been introduced accidentally through trade and many are increasing their range across the country. Even though only a ...

Graveyards are quiet, peaceful places. Left alone over time, many have become secluded sanctuaries where plant and animal life can thrive. Explore your local cemetery and see what you can find living ...

Woolly mammoths roamed parts of Earth’s northern hemisphere for at least half a million years. They were still in their heyday 20,000 years ago but within 10,000 years they were reduced to isolated ...

Leopard seals are huge, armed with a mouthful of imposing teeth and have a colourful history of run-ins with people. While their public image isn’t great, there are still some gaps in our knowledge of ...

Gilbert White was a pioneering English naturalist who transformed the way we look at the natural world. His lifelong love and talent for observing and recording nature influenced Charles Darwin, among ...

Search the Archives and discover the amazing history of the Natural History Museum. The online catalogue of the NHM Archives is for researchers, students, professionals and members of the public ...

Fossils are physical evidence of prehistoric animals and plants. They tell us about the history of our planet, from climate and evolution to diets and diseases. There may be more to these prehistoric ...

Step away from the everyday and immerse yourself in the natural world. Wildlife Photographer of the Year is an internationally acclaimed exhibition, celebrating the very best in nature photography.

Focusing on nature’s occupation or cohabitation in a human-dominated environment, whether capturing the magic of the commonplace or the surprise of the unexpected or normally unseen. Marie Bell ...

Flip the lens and consider the impact that nature has had on us. Discover specimens and stories that explore our relationship with nature, revealing more about who we are. Open to the public for the ...

Capybaras have become somewhat of an internet sensation. Loved for their relaxed demeanour, friendly nature and laid-back lifestyle, they’re social media icons. But beyond the viral videos, there’s a ...