This project is a collaborative effort involving coastal enthusiasts, researchers, and organizations to promote healthier and more resilient coastlines across Britain. By engaging with nature and ...

A team of British, South African and Zimbabwean scientists have been working to change this as part of research in Zimbabwe. The team previously named Musankwa sanyatiensis as just the fourth dinosaur ...

Blue whales eat krill - tiny, shrimp-like crustaceans that live throughout Earth's oceans. The huge whales can eat up to four tonnes of krill every day. Blue whales lunge through large swarms of krill ...

Find answers to your big nature questions. Delve into stories about our research, scientists and the collections we care for. Uncover the history of life on Earth, from the smallest insects to the ...

Twenty-four new species of crustaceans have been discovered as part of a project to name 1,000 deep-sea animals by 2030 ...

Before dinosaurs evolved, back when the world was swampy and green 300 million years ago, giant dragonfly-like insects called griffinflies filled the skies. With wingspans that stretched up to a ...

The island of Madagascar is home to several unusual animals. If you’ve ever seen the film Madagascar you’ll be familiar with the lemur and the fossa, but have you ever heard of a tenrec? With just a ...

Identify your trees quickly and easily using this interactive key. Simply select the options that match your tree and in a few short steps you'll know what you're looking at. Keys are simple tools ...

Insects are diverse creatures with many talents - able to fly, transform themselves and perform other amazing feats. Which bug are you most like? Find out with our fun quiz. Interesting Insects ...

Keep an eye out in early spring and you may be lucky enough to spot the delicate pink and white blooms of a cherry tree. Discover when you can see cherry blossom in the UK, which cherry species grow ...

As advocates for the planet, we try to think sustainably when making decisions and to operate in a way that’s kind to the environment. We aren’t perfect, but we’re looking at ways we can reduce our ...

The great white shark's reputation is one to be reckoned with. As stars of the silver screen, these large, toothy sharks have been portrayed as a ferocious beach menace, but in reality they have ...