“Instead, mollusc or mollusc-like animals might be the pioneers of these early excursions onto land which date back to the ...

The KRILLGUARD researchers have developed ‘DNA probes’ to identify important genes within the krill’s sequenced genome. As ...

The UK Species Inventory is a database of all UK wildlife and it provides the taxonomic foundation for most biological recording and analysis systems. The Natural History Museum maintains this ...

The latest global biodiversity conference has concluded in Cali, Colombia, after heated debate between nations at COP16. While delegates were able to agree on new representation for Indigenous People ...

We offer courses for different abilities, so if you are a postgraduate student looking for further study opportunities, a professional looking to upskill or someone who wants to learn more about our ...

Killer whales (also called orcas) are apex predators, meaning they are at the top of their food chain. They feed on fish and squid like other odontocetes (toothed whales) do, but will also target ...

The Museum holds a vast collection of rocks, minerals, meteorites and ores. Explore 500,000 rocks, gems and minerals, including 5,000 meteorites. Find out how you can use the mineralogy collections as ...

Can’t make it to London? The Wildlife Photographer of the Year exhibition tours in the UK and internationally all year round. Please get in touch directly with venues or refer to their websites for ...

We live in the Anthropocene where humans are changing Earth’s natural systems and biodiversity. We are facing a planetary emergency. Our expertise in taxonomy, systematics and mineralogy drives our ...

Our unique expertise in evolutionary biology, biodiversity and phylogenetics is supported by the Museum's core research labs and vast biological collections. Our researchers are tackling major ...