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Dinosaurs - Natural History Museum
WEBEver since they were first identified in the 1800s, dinosaurs have sparked the imagination of kids and adults alike. Explore the history of these prehistoric reptiles and find out how Museum science continues to reveal insights about what dinosaurs looked like and how they lived. Watch dinosaur videos, take our quiz to find out which dinosaur ...
Visit us - Natural History Museum
WEBTring, Hertfordshire. Plan your visit to Tring. Get your free ticket. Welcome to the Natural History Museum at South Kensington. Open daily 10.00-17.50. (last entry 17.30) Closed 24-26 December. Tickets. Visiting the Museum is free.
Human evolution - Natural History Museum
WEBWanting to understand who we are, where we come from and how we evolved is part of what makes us human. This an exciting time to be examining human evolution. Intriguing fossil and archaeological discoveries, combined with innovative techniques and DNA research, are transforming scientists' understanding of our ancient past.
What is natural selection? - Natural History Museum
WEB3093. Natural selection is a mechanism of evolution. Organisms that are more adapted to their environment are more likely to survive and pass on the genes that aided their success. This process causes species to change and diverge over time. Natural selection is one of the ways to account for the millions of species that have lived on Earth.
Charles Darwin: History’s most famous biologist
WEB7. Charles Robert Darwin (1809-1882) transformed the way we understand the natural world with ideas that, in his day, were nothing short of revolutionary. He and his fellow pioneers in the field of biology gave us insight into the fantastic diversity of life on Earth and its origins, including our own as a species.
Wildlife Photographer of the Year - Natural History Museum
WEB11 October 2024 to 29 June 2025. Adult off-peak tickets from £15.50, peak tickets from £18. See all ticket prices and visitor information. East Pavilion Gallery, South Kensington, London. Download the Museum map PDF (278 KB) See the world through a new lens. Experience the wonder of life on Earth through the world’s best wildlife photography.
Who were the Neanderthals? - Natural History Museum
WEBOne of thousands of Neanderthal handaxes found in ancient river sediments at Swanscombe in Kent. Neanderthals were skilled tool makers, as evidenced by excavated objects such as spears and flint handaxes. Around 300,000 years ago Neanderthals developed an innovative stone technology known as the Levallois technique.
Dippy - Natural History Museum
WEBDippy is a replica of a Diplodocus carnegii skeleton.. Diplodocus means 'double-beamed' and refers to a set of bones attached to the underside of Dippy's tail. These bones are called chevrons. In Diplodocus, the bones near the base of the tail are similar in shape to those of other dinosaurs, but in the middle of the tail they show an odd two-pronged structure that gives the animal its name.
The origin of our species - Natural History Museum
WEBThe origin of our species. Our Human Evolution gallery explores the origins of Homo sapiens, tracing our lineage since it split from that of our closest living relatives, the chimpanzee and the bonobo. Gallery developer Jenny Wong tells us more. The gallery takes visitors on an epic journey spanning the last seven million years.
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