The identity of a mysterious artefact found in Devon almost 160 years ago has finally been revealed. New research has identified it as a pendant made from the tooth of a grey seal, which would have ...

The mystery of a controversial fossil, once believed to be the oldest known octopus, has finally been resolved. First ...

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

England’s “green and pleasant land” is set to be transformed in the next 60 years as rising temperatures and other human ...

The discovery of a new fossil site in China has revealed exceptionally well-preserved specimens from the Ediacaran Period.

What most of us would recognise as a jellyfish – the otherworldly, gelatinous aquatic animals renowned for their sting-filled tentacles – is actually just the final stage of these animals’ life cycle.

It’s been more than half a century since humans last walked on the Moon, but we’re on the verge of doing so again. NASA’s ambitious Artemis programme aims to build the first lunar space station, so we ...

One specimen that Diego always enjoys checking in on is the coelacanth. This legendary fish was once believed to have gone extinct in the era of the dinosaurs, but, astonishingly, living populations ...

Join us on a fun-filled adventure especially designed for young explorers aged 4–7. This 45-minute, interactive guided tour brings our fascinating specimens to life with exciting stories and hands-on ...

Ocean depth is divided into zones: littoral, bathyal, abyssal and hadal. The deepest part of the ocean, the hadal zone, is anywhere deeper than six kilometres. What is the average depth of the ocean?

In recognition of the high standard of entries, 25 extra images were selected by the Natural History Museum and put to the public vote. A sika deer carries the interlocked severed head of a rival male ...