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WEBThe earliest ancestors of birds looked noticeably different from the creatures familiar to us today, reflecting their dinosaur origins. Book tickets. Explore our galleries, science, news, videos and amazing images. South Kensington Tube. London, UK.
Australopithecus afarensis, Lucy's species - Natural History Museum
WEBAustralopithecus afarensis facts . Lived: 3.7 million to three million years ago Where: East Africa Appearance: a projecting face, an upright stance and a mixture of ape-like and human-like body features Brain size: about 385-550cm 3 Height: about 1-1.7m (females were much shorter than males) Weight: about 25-64kg (females were significantly …
Dinosaurs - Natural History Museum
WEBEver since they were first identified in the 1800s, dinosaurs have sparked the imagination of kids and adults alike. Explore the history of these prehistoric reptiles and find out how Museum science continues to reveal insights about what dinosaurs looked like and how they lived. Watch dinosaur videos, take our quiz to find out which dinosaur ...
The Triassic Period: the rise of the dinosaurs - Natural History …
WEBThe early Triassic was dominated by mammal-like reptiles such as Lystrosaurus. The Triassic Period (252-201 million years ago) began after Earth's worst-ever extinction event devastated life. The Permian-Triassic extinction event, also known as the Great Dying, took place roughly 252 million years ago and was one of the most significant events ...
Homo erectus, our ancient ancestor | Natural History Museum
WEBHomo erectus facts . Lived: from about two million years ago until at least 250,000 years ago Where: Africa, Asia and perhaps Europe Appearance: human-like body proportions and upright stance, a protruding brow ridge, large face and no chin Brain size: about 550-1,250cm 3 Height: about 1.4-1.8m Weight: about 41-65kg Diet: meat (initially from …
How an asteroid ended the age of the dinosaurs
WEBAsteroids are large, rocky bodies that orbit the Sun.They range from a few to hundreds of metres in diameter. Any fragment of an asteroid that survives landing on Earth becomes known as a meteorite.. The Alvarez hypothesis was initially controversial, but it is now the most widely accepted theory for the mass extinction at the end of the Mesozoic Era.
Human evolution - Natural History Museum
WEBWanting to understand who we are, where we come from and how we evolved is part of what makes us human. This an exciting time to be examining human evolution. Intriguing fossil and archaeological discoveries, combined with innovative techniques and DNA research, are transforming scientists' understanding of our ancient past.
Pond life: facts about pond habitats, plants and animals
WEBResearch suggests that ponds support more freshwater life than any other UK freshwater habitat. Ponds with a range of features tend to host a greater variety of wildlife. Features can include sloping 'beaches' and muddy margins, shallow open water, deeper sections, vegetation around the edges and areas with overhanging trees.
How do camels survive in deserts? - Natural History Museum
WEBCamels are well suited to their desert habitats, with numerous clever adaptations that help them to tolerate extreme hot and cold environments. Camels are part of a group known as camelids. This makes them close relatives of llamas, alpacas, guanacos and vicuñas, which are all native to South America. There are three species of camels living ...
Squirrels in the UK: what they are up to, when and why
WEBRed and grey squirrels start breeding when they are 10-12 months old. They usually have two litters of two to four offspring each year. The first litter is born in early spring and the second in early summer. Baby squirrels, known as kits or …