Research published in the journal Comptes Rendus Palevol has identified that the vertebrae belong to a new species named Paradoxophidion richardoweni. This animal would have lived around 37 million ...

A new report published today by the British Ecological Society and National Trust, with involvement from Natural History Museum, London scientists, makes clear that human wellbeing over the coming ...

Scientists have uncovered three new toad species that have been hiding in plain sight. These hauntingly beautiful tree toads from Tanzania’s Eastern Arc Mountains have an unusual way of reproducing.

Scientists have discovered a group of tree-dwelling toads that give birth to live young rather than laying spawn in water. · Although these toads dwell high in the forests of Tanzania’s Eastern Arc ...

In what has become a highly anticipated staple in London’s calendar of festivities, the Natural History Museum has today officially kicked off its yuletide with the unveiling of its annual Christmas T ...

Acclaimed wildlife cameraman and presenter Hamza Yassin has brought nature into our homes through his work on a variety of television series. These include Let’s Go for a Walk, Animal Park and now the ...

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Charles Darwin took a copy of Patrick Syme's book, Werner's Nomenclature of Colours, with him on his Beagle voyage in 1831 and used it to make natural history observations. A new partnership between ...

Revealing active behaviour that adds to our understanding of the nature of a species. Quentin Martinez (France) discovers a gathering of lesser tree frogs in a breeding event. In persistent rain, ...

Displaying a selection of the photographer's best work, whether the images focus on a specific subject or represent a particular approach. This body of work should be both original and outstanding.

Demonstrating style and artistic intent, this body of work should show a breadth of skill and vision while illustrating consistent quality. Luca Lorenz (Germany) explores his passion for the natural ...

Communicating the vital role of freshwater ecosystems, from mountain-tops-bogs and peat uplands, rivers and lakes to deltas, floodplains, marshes and mangroves. Images can be powerful through their ...