California condors – known scientifically as Gymnogyps californianus – are imposing vultures. They’re the largest bird ...

As one of the largest predators to have ever lived, megalodon captures people's imagination - and for good reason. But was this apex predator simply a beefed-up great white shark, and is it still ...

Some seabirds might have a ‘sixth sense’ at the end of their beak, new research reveals. Getting a better understanding of the bill-tip in penguins and albatrosses might provide new ways to protect ...

Find out the different ways scientists have of describing what species are, how they form and how many there are on Earth.

The Natural History Museum’s status as a beloved visitor attraction continues to soar. This year, we welcomed more people than ever through our doors in South Kensington. Along with our Tring site, a ...

The oldest of the new species is Badjcinus timfaulkneri, which at an estimated 11 kilogrammes is also the largest. Not only ...

Natural History Museum to fundraise £150 million to transform the museum at South Kensington in time for 150th anniversary in 2031. To celebrate NHM150, we are restoring four exi ...

We’ve raised more than £400 million to secure the future of our collections and transform our gardens and grounds. We’ve also expanded our influence beyond our walls, launching the National Education ...

The Natural History Museum is a world-leading science centre and one of the most visited attractions in the UK. A global source of curiosity, inspiration and joy. Our vision is to build a future in ...