These bone-eating communities are ancient, and have been on Earth for at least 100 million years. Before whales existed, bone-eating worms were eating into the skeletons of mosasaurs, ichthyosaurs and ...

There are two species of seahorse in the British Isles – the short-snouted seahorse and the spiny seahorse. Both species are ...

This seems to have solved the mystery of how the starfish got its arms. But it doesn’t necessarily answer the ‘why’. Imran ...

The slightly warmer temperatures around the middle of the Earth melted the top layers of ice to form meltwater ponds that ...

Garden snails and aphids are venomous animals. This is the startling outcome of a new study that argues for a radical shift ...

A small dinosaur that once dashed along North American riverbanks has found a new home in London. The new species, named Enigmacursor mollyborthwickae, is the most complete named specimen of its kind ...

Take our quiz to find out what dinosaur you're most like - could it be the terrifying T. rex of the placid Plateosaurus?

The adventure never stops! We’re planning lots of fun, family-friendly events and activities throughout the summer holidays. Prepare to join us again for both indoor and outdoor fun to take advantage ...

The Museum’s magnificent buildings are the perfect setting for any event. From unique weddings to company dinners, our iconic and varied spaces are sure to provide a memorable day.

Get involved in the Museum’s community science projects and join us in answering important questions about climate change and the diversity of life.

Explore the world's best nature photography. See galleries of images, find out more about the competition and about how to visit this year's exhibition.

The Cretaceous Period lasted for nearly 80 million years. Discover what the climate was like in this geological period, where the continents were and what animals and plants lived on them. Find out ...