“Birds-of-paradise are a charismatic group that has evolved numerous plumage traits that aid in signalling and reproduction,” says Rene. “They’ve evolved bright metallic-looking feathers that shine ...

Packed with contemporary science from our world-leading researchers, our new gallery explores practical, nature-based ...

This section contains information on a number of common insect pest species that can be found in UK homes and cause damage to food, furniture, clothes and plants. Each page offers information on how ...

‘No Access’, British photographer Ian Wood’s perfectly timed capture of an ambling Eurasian badger glancing up at some rather ...

A new species found in China, known as Baminornis zhenghensis, shows that early birds already had some of their characteristic features 149 million years ago.

The Triassic Period was a time of great change. Bookended by extinctions, this era saw huge shifts in the diversity and dominance of life on Earth, ushering in the appearance of many well-known groups ...

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 ...

Discover facts, figures and images for more than 300 dinosaurs. From slow, plant-eating giants to fierce scavengers and hunters, dinosaurs once dominated the land. Search our alphabetical list, or ...

In 2024, just 47 people were hurt in unprovoked shark attacks – the lowest level in almost 30 years. In an average year, humans kill tens of millions of sharks. At the same time, about 70 people will ...

Gentle giant or fierce meat-eater: which dinosaur shared your habits? Answer these questions to find out.

Please note that the Biodiversity Trends Explorer is no longer live. The BTE data was generated in 2021. Because we want to provide the latest and most accurate models available, we will be removing ...

This 5-lesson course, suitable for KS2 classes and co-created with the LEGO Group, explores how humans impact the planet, using the example of birds. Watch short clips of Greta Thunberg, Museum ...