Say hello to the #lizards ' ancient cousin 👋

At just six centimetres long, Bellairsia gracilis could have sat in the palm of your hand had you been alive 166 million years ago 🦎

Discover how this small #fossil is causing big scientific change 👇
nhm.ac.uk/discover/news/…

#DidYouKnow that frogs were used as pregnancy tests until the 1960s?

Dr Jeff Streicher, Senior Curator of Amphibians and Reptiles, explains how clawed frogs played an important role in improving women's healthcare. 🐸🐸

No plans this Friday?
Make the Museum your oyster and join us for a Nature Live that shellibrates brilliant bivalves.
🕧: 12.30
📍: Attenborough Studio
You'd be shellfish to miss it!

Thank you to everyone who voted for your favourite fat spider - our runaway winner was the Walnut orbweaver 👏

#FatSpiderFortnight will be back next year

Like the best murder mystery, some birds may fake their own death to protect their nest 🔎

By incorporating white feathers into their nests, birds might deter rivals by suggesting that a predator is lurking inside.

Find out more in today's #NatureNews 👇
nhm.ac.uk/discover/news/…

Do you know how #Dippy used its tail or where the dinosaur’s nostrils are on its skull?

If you’re planning activities to do with your pod this #HalfTerm , pop in to say hello to the nation's favourite dinosaur and find out!

Book your free ticket 👇
nhm.ac.uk/visit/exhibiti…

Scientists have sequenced the oldest human DNA in the UK to date! 🤯🧬

Taken from cannibalised human remains, the DNA shows two entirely distinct populations of people were living in the UK some 14,000 years ago.

Find out about these ancient Britons 👇
nhm.ac.uk/discover/news/…

Ants have been found to give a new meaning to the kiss of life.

Research has discovered that the insects will swap anti-aging chemicals in their 'spit' to support the most valuable members of the colony 🐜😙

Find out more with today's #NatureNews 👇
nhm.ac.uk/discover/news/…

Today we're delighted to announce our new exhibition #TheLostRhino : An Art Installation with
Alexandra Daisy Ginsberg.

Explore our complex relationship with rhinos and come face-to-face with extinction in this free emotive exhibition. Opens 16 December

🔗 nhmlondon.org/The-Lost-Rhino

📣 Calling all natural history and art fans! 📣

Tomorrow morning we'll be making an exciting announcement about a new installation opening in the Museum this December.

What do you think it could be? Here's a hint 👇

Today at the Museum, we've got a host of free activities, talks and tours planned to celebrate the Caribbean Islands and their people.

Come and join the celebrations!
nhm.ac.uk/events/explore…