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While animals existed before the Cambrian Explosion, in a period known as the Ediacaran, they’ve been hard to study as they rarely fossilise. Generally, the only reminders of these animals are trace ...

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

First 1,000 schools in England take students outside to participate in global biodiversity research We use cookies to give you the best online experience. We use them to improve our website and ...

Sphenodraco scandentis is a relative of lizards that would have climbed among the trees in ancient Jurassic forests.

Explore dinosaurs from the Late Cretaceous in the Natural History Museum Dino Directory.

Butterflies and moths are masters of disguise, able to copy animal faces, rolled-up leaves and even snakes. Welcome to the kaleidoscopic world of the butterfly wing. How do butterflies and moths ...

Read about the history of the Wildlife Photographer of the Year competition and exhibition, from the BBC Wildlife magazine to the Natural History Museum in South Kensington, London.

Discover how a giant interstellar cloud known as the solar nebula gave birth to our solar system and everything in it.

From slow, plant-eating giants to fierce scavengers and hunters, dinosaurs once dominated the land. Search our alphabetical list, or explore dinosaurs by when and where they lived or what type they ...

The seasonal transformation of these amphibians is one of the classic signs that spring has arrived. At this time of year you’ll find frogspawn appearing at the edges of ponds and slow-moving streams, ...

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