Mostly written in Latin, the information held in Solander’s manuscripts have received less attention than the drawings from the voyage. Through their digitisation and transcription, the information ...

In 1788, the European colonisation of Australia began with the arrival of 11 ships from the UK. The landing began a rapid transformation of the country. Some species were wiped out entirely, while ...

But if one of these birds were to go extinct, then it wouldn’t necessarily cause the forest ecosystem to collapse, as the seeds of the fruit might be dispersed by another species. This helps to buffer ...

Published in Nature, the research compiled data for nearly 3,700 bird species from 1,200 sites across the world, revealing that habitat modification, such as urbanisation and agricultural expansion, ...

It’s been more than half a century since humans last walked on the Moon, but we’re on the verge of doing so again.

The century-long story of two blue whale vertebrae can now be told for the first time, revealing their part in helping to ban ...

Whether you take photographs in the wilderness or at the heart of an urban environment, Wildlife Photographer of the Year is open to everyone. Discover more about this prestigious competition and find ...

We are a partner of the Centre for Ecology and Evolution, which runs a series of annual events to foster collaboration between researchers in London.

Two species of seal live in the UK all year round – the grey seal and the harbour seal. These earless seals are found around much of our coastline and sometimes venture into our rivers too. The grey ...

Demonstrating style and artistic intent, this body of work should show a breadth of skill and vision while illustrating consistent quality. Luca Lorenz (Germany) explores his passion for the natural ...

Evoking atmosphere and a sense of place - with the habitat as a major element of the picture – to convey how an animal is an integral part of its environment. Dhanu Paran (India) looks down on a ...

This gallery activity guide can be used to enhance the themes and specimens found in the Fossil Marine Reptiles Gallery. A convenient booklet for use on-gallery. Useful to cut out for workbooks. Dr ...