The insect, which became known as the London Underground mosquito, is known by scientists as Culex pipiens form molestus. Evolutionary biologists have long believed that it evolved from the ...

From tiny gobies weighing about the same as a pencil to rays tipping the scales at over 46 kilogrammes, they are the largest fishes of their kind ever caught in the UK. To have a catch join the ranks ...

“The African reed frogs are a good model for how we can approach conservation,” says Simon. “Amphibians are particularly sensitive to environmental change, and so they are good indicator species for ...

Wildlife Photographer of the Year has launched its sixty-second competition, calling for entries from photographers across the globe of all nationalities, backgrounds and experience levels.

Tropical rainforests are exceptionally diverse, complex ecosystems and they’re home to some of the most unique wildlife on the planet.

Sponges are unsung heroes for thousands living with chronic illnesses, and they may have the potential to help many more. There are over 9,000 described species of sponge (Porifera) living in the ...

Insects are diverse creatures with many talents - able to fly, transform themselves and perform other amazing feats. Which bug are you most like? Find out with our fun quiz. Interesting Insects ...

Revealing life under water, whether portraying a particular marine or freshwater environment, focusing on the behaviour of an animal or placing it within the context of a specific underwater location, ...

Using whole-genome data from approx. 350 contemporary and historical mosquitoes, researchers, led by Princeton University and including scientists from London’s Natural History Museum, show that the ...

Discover the fascinating stories behind the incredible collections we care for. Your tour will bring to life hidden gems and often-over-looked specimens in our galleries. Plus, we’ll introduce you to ...

Get behind the lens of some of the world’s best wildlife photographers with our new Wildlife Photographer of the Year Tour. Join us for a special tour of our Wildlife Photographer of the Year ...

Nick Kanakis (USA) watches as a diamondback water snake slowly swallows an American bullfrog. Nick often sees both of these species while night-hiking, but rarely together. He used a diffused flash.