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Two blue whale bones reveal a century-old South Georgia whaling mystery

Recent research by Dr. Sophia Nicolov has established a fascinating connection between two blue whale vertebrae displayed at the London Natural History Museum and their origins in the 1924 British Empire Exhibition. Associated with Sir Sidney Harmer, a proponent of whaling oversight, these relics offer valuable insight into the history…

The Times of India · 22h ago

These are the world’s 20 most-visited museums – and five are in Europe

China dominated the list, claiming the number one spot with the Palace Museum in Beijing and having 12 entries in the top 20 overall.

Euronews · Oct 30

New dinosaur species identified from fossil at Natural History Museum

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The Independent UK · Oct 27

New long-clawed British dinosaur is the first of its kind in Europe

The fossilised skull of a new species of mysterious meat-eating dinosaur from the Isle of Wight has been rediscovered in the collections of the Natural History Museum after over 100 years in storage.

The Conversation · Oct 20

Dinosaur fossil hidden in London’s Natural History Museum for 100 years identified as new species

The 120-million-year-old skull fragment belongs to Europe’s first known megaraptoran, a predator featuring powerful arms and sharp claws.

Euronews · Oct 16

India's Legless Amphibians Live Entirely Underground and Go Unnoticed

What a Caecilian Actually IsCaecilians are the third order of amphibians, sitting alongside frogs and salamanders in the class Amphibia. They have no limbs, no visible ears, and eyes so reduced that in many species they sit beneath a thin layer of skin, functional enough to detect light but useless…

Times Life · Oct 16

New Dinosaur With Eight-Inch Claws Could Have Been More Dangerous to Humans Than T. Rex

A fossil overlooked at London's Natural History Museum since 1924 has revealed a previously unknown predator that roamed Britain around 120 million years ago.

International Business Times UK · Oct 15

In 1924, an amateur palaeontologist found a fossil in the UK that remained unstudied for years. Now a century later, scientists say it's a new dinosaur species

A recently identified dinosaur species named Invictibellatrix amberina was discovered on the Isle of Wight. The discovery marks the first evidence of megaraptorans in Europe, dated to about 120 million years ago. The dinosaur is believed to have hunted small prey and measured three to four metres in length. Researchers…

The Economic Times · Oct 14

‘Heartbreaking’ elephants and wily coyotes: Wildlife Photographer of the Year 2026 – in pictures

This year's winners showcase powerful stories from the natural world and the urgent need to protect it.

Euronews · Oct 14

The Wildlife Photographer Of The Year 2026 Winners Are Gorgeous And Heartbreaking (19 Pics)

The Natural History Museum has revealed the winners of the 2026 Wildlife Photographer of the Year competition, showcasing breathtaking moments from the natural world. From fascinating animal behaviors to heartbreaking scenes, these award-winning photographs capture nature in all its beauty and complexity. We've gathered 19 of this year's incredible winning…

Bored Panda · Oct 14