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    Oct 27

    The Museum is very busy this week with dinosaur fans enjoying the half-term break. To guarantee entry, you must book a free ticket in advance. For best availability, book to visit from 1 November. Tickets are available up to 31 March 2022.

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  2. 15 hours ago

    Ghosts do exist. Although, they're probably not quite like the ones you're imagining. 👻 Find out more about Neanderthals and us:

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    17 hours ago

    Specially trained officers working alongside the excellent security team For more information visit

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  4. 17 hours ago

    Which of these plants is a parasite and which is a poison? Find out in this article:

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  5. 17 hours ago

    It's time for the final vote of round two! Which weirdo will reign supreme? The ick-inducing Dollseye 👀or the elusive Ghost plant?👻

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  6. 20 hours ago

    The story of the disappearance of dinosaurs is a famous one. Less familiar is the tale of the dinosaurs that were left behind. Why did birds survive when all other dinosaurs died out? Watch our animation to investigate this :

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  7. 21 hours ago

    Unfortunately, tonight's has been rescheduled for 25 November. Get the date in your diaries because it's not one to be missed. Find out more below

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  8. 24 hours ago

    Where will Dippy go next? We're thrilled to announce that the nation’s favourite dinosaur will be returning to the Museum in summer 2022 for an exciting new temporary installation! Find out more about 's return to London.

    Dippy in the Museum
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  9. 24 hours ago

    Dippy will bid farewell to on 30 Oct as comes to an end. Since Feb 2018, has been seen by over two million visitors and travelled to every country in the UK, inspiring people to explore the nature on their doorstep.

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  10. Oct 27

    A conundrum that has foxed scientists for decades has finally been solved. New fossils show that bryozoans originated over 35 million years earlier than previously thought, putting them in line with the rest of the major animal groups.

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  11. Oct 27

    Do any hedgehogs visit your local area? If you'd like to help them, you could make sure they have somewhere sheltered and safe to hibernate. Here is a simple hedgehog house design and tips: 🦔 🏠 🍂

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  12. Oct 27

    But... the Corpse flower is big and stinky! It can reach heights of up to three metres.

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  13. Oct 27

    The Venus flytrap is a favourite of Charles Darwin, who once described it as 'one of the most wonderful in the world'.

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  14. Oct 27

    Belladonna is the winning poison! 🏆Today, do you prefer the carnivorous plant that snaps or the one that stinks? 🪰

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  15. Oct 27

    'If COP26 talks fail, it is the planet’s young people who will live with the consequences.' - Executive Director of Engagement, Clare Matterson. Find out how we are empowering younger generations to speak about their views on the planetary emergency.

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  16. Oct 27

    'If stung, just scream.' Tarantula hawks have a sting that has earned them a top score of four on the Schmidt pain scale index. That means it hurts. A lot.

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  17. Oct 27

    Get organised for 2022 with our calendars and diaries 📅. Featuring images from current and previous competitions, it's the perfect gift for nature photography enthusiasts.

    Wildlife Photographer of the Year diaries and calendars are laid out on a grey background with some green foliage. The wall calendar is open on the month of March and features an image of flying geese. The image is called Flying with the geese and is by Terje Kolaas.
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  18. Oct 26

    Before relocating it, he photographed the human-hand-sized spider using forced perspective to make it appear larger. Zoom in (if you dare) and you'll spot all eight legs and the cockroach it was feasting on. See this startling image and more at .

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  19. Oct 26

    Worried about a monster hiding under the bed? Imagine peering beneath your bed frame and discovering this beast instead: a female Brazilian wandering spider guarding its brood. While others may have run away in fear, photographer saw a category-winning image.

    A female Brazilian wandering spider and its spiderlings under a bed. The floor is scattered with the remains of a large cockroach. It is photographed using forced perspective to make it appear even larger. The spider room © Gil Wizen
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  20. Oct 26

    Wolf's bane was used to poison wolves in the eighteenth century and is now associated with werewolves in popular culture.

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