Channel Title: Natural History Museum Channel Description: We’re the museum looking deeper into the Earth’s past to shape a new future where both people and planet thrive. The Natural History Museum, London is home to over 80 million natural history specimens ranging from spiders and giant squid to dinosaur bones, mosses and meteorites. You can see many on display for free at the Museum but, if that's too far away, watch our channel to bring the Museum to you. Explore what goes on behind the scenes, as our curators preserve some of the weird and wonderful creatures that arrive at the Museum each day. Follow the work of the more than 300 Museum scientists who study topics such as biodiversity, evolution and ecosystems. Protecting the planet, it’s in our nature. <video> People's Choice Award 2024 | Wildlife Photographer of the Year Description: It’s time for the Wildlife Photographer of the Year People’s Choice Award 2024! We've got 25 images for you to choose your favourite from, including a determined honey badger attempting to catch a spikey meal and a beluga whale exfoliating its skin! These are 25 images selected by our #WPY60 international panel of judges in addition to the 100 winning images that form this year’s exhibition. Which image is your favourite? Let us know below in the comments, and don’t forget to cast your vote via the link here: https://www.nhm.ac.uk/wpy/peoples-choice #NaturalHistoryMuseum #wildlife #wildlifephotography ---------------- Subscribe to our channel for the latest natural history content http://www.youtube.com/naturalhistorymuseum?sub_confirmation=1 The Natural History Museum in London is home to more than 80 million objects, including meteorites, dinosaur bones and a giant squid. Our channel brings the Museum to you, from what goes on behind the scenes to surprising science and stories from our scientists. Browse our shop: https://www.nhmshop.co.uk/ Website: http://www.nhm.ac.uk Instagram: http://instagram.com/natural_history_museum TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@its_nhm X: https://x.com/nhm_london Facebook: http://fb.com/naturalhistorymuseum </video> <video> It's hard to work a phone with claws like these #NaturalHistoryMuseum #CameraFlip #Dinosaur Description: Not all of our dinosaurs get along... 🦖 #NaturalHistoryMuseum #Trend #Christmas ---------------- Subscribe to our channel for the latest natural history content http://www.youtube.com/naturalhistorymuseum?sub_confirmation=1 The Natural History Museum in London is home to more than 80 million objects, including meteorites, dinosaur bones and a giant squid. Our channel brings the Museum to you, from what goes on behind the scenes to surprising science and stories from our scientists. Browse our shop: https://www.nhmshop.co.uk/ Website: http://www.nhm.ac.uk Instagram: http://instagram.com/natural_history_museum TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@its_nhm X: https://x.com/nhm_london Facebook: http://fb.com/naturalhistorymuseum </video> <video> How does a wombat poo in cubes? | A closer look at wombat poo Description: Unlike some might believe, wombat's don't have square shaped bottoms, so how do they poo in cubes? Dr Natalie Cooper talks us through how we think wombats produce some of the most unique poops in the animal kingdom, as well as some other adaptions of these marvellous marsupials. Not seen our other video on wombat poo yet? You can find it here 👉 https://youtu.be/msPfytokftw #NaturalHistoryMuseum #Wombat #Marsupial ---------------- Subscribe to our channel for the latest natural history content http://www.youtube.com/naturalhistorymuseum?sub_confirmation=1 The Natural History Museum in London is home to more than 80 million objects, including meteorites, dinosaur bones and a giant squid. Our channel brings the Museum to you, from what goes on behind the scenes to surprising science and stories from our scientists. Browse our shop: https://www.nhmshop.co.uk/ Website: http://www.nhm.ac.uk Instagram: http://instagram.com/natural_history_museum TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@its_nhm X: https://x.com/nhm_london Facebook: http://fb.com/naturalhistorymuseum 00:00 Introduction 00:20 How do wombats poo in cubes? 01:38 Why could this be useful? 02:26 How are wombats adapted to their environment? </video> <video> Can plants move on their own? The secret world of glacier mice | Surprising Science Description: Glaciers are extreme environments, but some are home to 'glacier mice', orange-sized moss balls that seem to move in a peculiar, animal-like way, and scientists aren't entirely sure how they do it. Museum scientist Amy Solman explains. Discover 16 more peculiar plants: https://www.nhm.ac.uk/discover/weird-plants.html #NaturalHistoryMuseum #Glacier #Moss #Mouse ---------------- Subscribe to our channel for the latest natural history content http://www.youtube.com/naturalhistorymuseum?sub_confirmation=1 The Natural History Museum in London is home to more than 80 million objects, including meteorites, dinosaur bones and a giant squid. Our channel brings the Museum to you, from what goes on behind the scenes to surprising science and stories from our scientists. Browse our shop: https://www.nhmshop.co.uk/ Website: http://www.nhm.ac.uk Instagram: http://instagram.com/natural_history_museum TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@its_nhm X: https://x.com/nhm_london Facebook: http://fb.com/naturalhistorymuseum </video> <video> What is the future for polar bears? #PolarBear #ClimateChange #Arctic Description: Roween Rawat and Museum scientist Alex Cranston use a polar bear skull from our collection to discuss polar bear eating habits, habitats and the future of this magnificent species. #NaturalHistoryMuseum ---------------- Subscribe to our channel for the latest natural history content http://www.youtube.com/naturalhistorymuseum?sub_confirmation=1 The Natural History Museum in London is home to more than 80 million objects, including meteorites, dinosaur bones and a giant squid. Our channel brings the Museum to you, from what goes on behind the scenes to surprising science and stories from our scientists. Browse our shop: https://www.nhmshop.co.uk/ Website: http://www.nhm.ac.uk Instagram: http://instagram.com/natural_history_museum TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@its_nhm X: https://x.com/nhm_london Facebook: http://fb.com/naturalhistorymuseum </video> <video> Why is wombat poo square #NaturalHistoryMuseum #Poop Description: Wombat poop is quite unusual, and entirely unique in the animal kingdom. These small Australian marsupials can produce up to 100 six-sided poops per night and Dr Natalie Cooper tells us why stackable poo might have more benefits than you'd think. #NaturalHistoryMuseum #Wombat ---------------- Subscribe to our channel for the latest natural history content http://www.youtube.com/naturalhistorymuseum?sub_confirmation=1 The Natural History Museum in London is home to more than 80 million objects, including meteorites, dinosaur bones and a giant squid. Our channel brings the Museum to you, from what goes on behind the scenes to surprising science and stories from our scientists. Browse our shop: https://www.nhmshop.co.uk/ Website: http://www.nhm.ac.uk Instagram: http://instagram.com/natural_history_museum TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@its_nhm X: https://x.com/nhm_london Facebook: http://fb.com/naturalhistorymuseum </video> <video> Why don't penguins' feet freeze? | Surprising Science Description: Have you ever wondered whether penguins' feet get cold? Emperor penguins spend much of their time standing on snow and ice. Dr Alex Bond, the Museum's Senior Curator in Charge of Birds, explains the clever things these birds do to keep their feet warm. #NaturalHistoryMuseum #Penguin #Science ---------------- Subscribe to our channel for the latest natural history content http://www.youtube.com/naturalhistorymuseum?sub_confirmation=1 The Natural History Museum in London is home to more than 80 million objects, including meteorites, dinosaur bones and a giant squid. Our channel brings the Museum to you, from what goes on behind the scenes to surprising science and stories from our scientists. Browse our shop: https://www.nhmshop.co.uk/ Website: http://www.nhm.ac.uk Instagram: http://instagram.com/natural_history_museum TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@its_nhm X: https://x.com/nhm_london Facebook: http://fb.com/naturalhistorymuseum </video> <video> People's Choice Award 2024 #NaturalHistoryMuseum #wildlifephotography #naturephotography Description: It’s time for the Wildlife Photographer of the Year People’s Choice Award 2024! We've got 25 images for you to choose your favourite from, including a determined honey badger attempting to catch a spikey meal and a beluga whale exfoliating its skin! These are 25 images selected by our #WPY60 international panel of judges in addition to the 100 winning images that form this year’s exhibition. Which image is your favourite? Let us know in the comments, and don’t forget to cast your vote via the link here: https://www.nhm.ac.uk/wpy/peoples-choice #NaturalHistoryMuseum #wildlife #wildlifephotography ---------------- Subscribe to our channel for the latest natural history content http://www.youtube.com/naturalhistorymuseum?sub_confirmation=1 The Natural History Museum in London is home to more than 80 million objects, including meteorites, dinosaur bones and a giant squid. Our channel brings the Museum to you, from what goes on behind the scenes to surprising science and stories from our scientists. Browse our shop: https://www.nhmshop.co.uk/ Website: http://www.nhm.ac.uk Instagram: http://instagram.com/natural_history_museum TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@its_nhm X: https://x.com/nhm_london Facebook: http://fb.com/naturalhistorymuseum </video> <video> Should we be worried about bird flu? #NaturalHistoryMuseum #Birds #BirdFlu Description: The rise of bird flu hit the UK's iconic seabird population, but how dangerous is it? Is there a threat to humans? And what can we do to help stop the spread? Wildlife photographer Rachel Bigsby visits RSPB Bempton Cliffs to find out more by taking a closer look at one of the UK's most charismatic birds, the gannet. #NaturalHistoryMuseum #WildlifePhotography ---------------- Subscribe to our channel for the latest natural history content http://www.youtube.com/naturalhistorymuseum?sub_confirmation=1 The Natural History Museum in London is home to more than 80 million objects, including meteorites, dinosaur bones and a giant squid. Our channel brings the Museum to you, from what goes on behind the scenes to surprising science and stories from our scientists. Browse our shop: https://www.nhmshop.co.uk/ Website: http://www.nhm.ac.uk Instagram: http://instagram.com/natural_history_museum TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@its_nhm X: https://x.com/nhm_london Facebook: http://fb.com/naturalhistorymuseum </video> <video> Do polar bears eat penguins? #NaturalHistoryMuseum #PolarBear #Penguin Description: Why have polar bears and penguins never met? The answer might surprise you! They may look like they live in the same part of the world, but really polar bears and penguins live thousands of miles apart. While penguins have made their home down south, you’re unlikely to find many polar bears in antarctica! What do these fluffy white predators eat? And if not with penguins, where do polar bears live? Museum scientist Alex Cranston reveals all in this week’s Surprising Science. #NaturalHistoryMuseum #Science #Nature #Arctic #Antarctic ---------------- Subscribe to our channel for the latest natural history content http://www.youtube.com/naturalhistorymuseum?sub_confirmation=1 The Natural History Museum in London is home to more than 80 million objects, including meteorites, dinosaur bones and a giant squid. Our channel brings the Museum to you, from what goes on behind the scenes to surprising science and stories from our scientists. Browse our shop: https://www.nhmshop.co.uk/ Website: http://www.nhm.ac.uk Instagram: http://instagram.com/natural_history_museum TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@its_nhm X: https://x.com/nhm_london Facebook: http://fb.com/naturalhistorymuseum </video> <video> Do polar bears eat penguins? | Surprising Science Description: Why have polar bears and penguins never met? The answer might surprise you! They may look like they live in the same part of the world, but really polar bears and penguins live thousands of miles apart. While penguins have made their home down south, you’re unlikely to find many polar bears in Antarctica! What do these fluffy white predators eat? And if not with penguins, where do polar bears live? Museum scientist Alex Cranston reveals all in this week’s Surprising Science. Have you spotted Alex's festive fit? Our Christmas jumper features a wonderful Diplodocus called Fern, grab yours here 👉 https://www.nhmshop.co.uk/christmas.html?srsltid=AfmBOoqeImnelUyQ00RJEJcZ6qlCe1K0MvadJ4CHUvCBx0eOV53XwzlS #NaturalHistoryMuseum #PolarBear #Penguin ---------------- Subscribe to our channel for the latest natural history content http://www.youtube.com/naturalhistorymuseum?sub_confirmation=1 The Natural History Museum in London is home to more than 80 million objects, including meteorites, dinosaur bones and a giant squid. Our channel brings the Museum to you, from what goes on behind the scenes to surprising science and stories from our scientists. Browse our shop: https://www.nhmshop.co.uk/ Website: http://www.nhm.ac.uk Instagram: http://instagram.com/natural_history_museum TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@its_nhm X: https://x.com/nhm_london Facebook: http://fb.com/naturalhistorymuseum </video> <video> Can plants move on their own? The secret world of glacier mice #NaturalHistoryMuseum #Glacier #Mouse Description: Glaciers are extreme environments, but some are home to 'glacier mice', orange-sized moss balls that seem to move in a peculiar, animal-like way, and scientists aren't entirely sure how they do it. Museum scientist Amy Solman explains. Discover 16 more peculiar plants: https://www.nhm.ac.uk/discover/weird-plants.html #NaturalHistoryMuseum #Glacier #Moss #Mouse ---------------- Subscribe to our channel for the latest natural history content http://www.youtube.com/naturalhistorymuseum?sub_confirmation=1 The Natural History Museum in London is home to more than 80 million objects, including meteorites, dinosaur bones and a giant squid. Our channel brings the Museum to you, from what goes on behind the scenes to surprising science and stories from our scientists. Browse our shop: https://www.nhmshop.co.uk/ Website: http://www.nhm.ac.uk Instagram: http://instagram.com/natural_history_museum TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@its_nhm X: https://x.com/nhm_london Facebook: http://fb.com/naturalhistorymuseum </video> <video> How does a wombat make square poo? #NaturalHistoryMuseum #Wombat #Poop Description: Unlike some might believe, wombat's don't have square shaped bottoms, so how do they poo in cubes? Dr Natalie Cooper talks us through how we think wombats produce some of the most unique poops in the animal kingdom #NaturalHistoryMuseum #Wombat ---------------- Subscribe to our channel for the latest natural history content http://www.youtube.com/naturalhistorymuseum?sub_confirmation=1 The Natural History Museum in London is home to more than 80 million objects, including meteorites, dinosaur bones and a giant squid. Our channel brings the Museum to you, from what goes on behind the scenes to surprising science and stories from our scientists. Browse our shop: https://www.nhmshop.co.uk/ Website: http://www.nhm.ac.uk Instagram: http://instagram.com/natural_history_museum TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@its_nhm X: https://x.com/nhm_london Facebook: http://fb.com/naturalhistorymuseum </video> <video> Our T. rex is ready for Christmas, are you? #Christmas #Dinosaur #TRex Description: The countdown to Christmas is officially on! 🎄🦖 Fancy a jolly jumper for yourself? Pick up your winter knitwear from our shop 👇 https://www.nhmshop.co.uk/christmas.html?srsltid=AfmBOooOn0EqIbUf37-tEJoBpV8PYI_P7fxoz0K6akpOkn1QwF_CKNnk #NaturalHistoryMuseum #Christmas2024 #Jumper ---------------- Subscribe to our channel for the latest natural history content http://www.youtube.com/naturalhistorymuseum?sub_confirmation=1 The Natural History Museum in London is home to more than 80 million objects, including meteorites, dinosaur bones and a giant squid. Our channel brings the Museum to you, from what goes on behind the scenes to surprising science and stories from our scientists. Browse our shop: https://www.nhmshop.co.uk/ Website: http://www.nhm.ac.uk Instagram: http://instagram.com/natural_history_museum TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@its_nhm X: https://x.com/nhm_london Facebook: http://fb.com/naturalhistorymuseum </video> <video> Why have polar bears and penguins never met? | A closer look at polar bears Description: Roween Rawat and Museum scientist Alex Cranston use a polar bear skull from our collection to discuss polar bear eating habits, habitats and the future of this magnificent species. Have you watched our video about polar bear diets? Check it out here 👉 https://youtu.be/rScWZHB94lM Have you spotted Alex's festive fit? Our Christmas jumper features a wonderful Diplodocus called Fern, grab yours here 👉 https://www.nhmshop.co.uk/christmas.html?srsltid=AfmBOoqeImnelUyQ00RJEJcZ6qlCe1K0MvadJ4CHUvCBx0eOV53XwzlS #NaturalHistoryMuseum #PolarBear #Penguin ---------------- Subscribe to our channel for the latest natural history content http://www.youtube.com/naturalhistorymuseum?sub_confirmation=1 The Natural History Museum in London is home to more than 80 million objects, including meteorites, dinosaur bones and a giant squid. Our channel brings the Museum to you, from what goes on behind the scenes to surprising science and stories from our scientists. Browse our shop: https://www.nhmshop.co.uk/ Website: http://www.nhm.ac.uk Instagram: http://instagram.com/natural_history_museum TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@its_nhm X: https://x.com/nhm_london Facebook: http://fb.com/naturalhistorymuseum 0.00 Meet Alex and Roween 0.20 How much do polar bears eat? 1.25 Why do polar bears not eat penguins? 2.02 Why do penguins only live in the Southern hemisphere? 2.50 Would polar bears be able to catch penguins if they lived together? 4.00 How do polar bears hunt? 5.10 How are polar bear diets changing with climate change? </video>

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We’re the museum looking deeper into the Earth’s past to shape a new future where both people and planet thrive.

The Natural History Museum, London is home to over 80 million natural history specimens ranging from spiders and giant squid to dinosaur bones, mosses and meteorites. You can see many on display for free at the Museum but, if that's too far away, watch our channel to bring the Museum to you.

Explore what goes on behind the scenes, as our curators preserve some of the weird and wonderful creatures that arrive at the Museum each day. Follow the work of the more than 300 Museum scientists who study topics such as biodiversity, evolution and ecosystems.

Protecting the planet, it’s in our nature.

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