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For this month’s news roundup, we’re focusing on the awesome invertebrates that have hit the headlines in May! Join us to discover deep sea creatures, shiny beetles and Sir David Attenborough’s own wasp! (1/4)🧵

Have you ever spotted this meteorite tucked away in the Museum? 🌠 At 4.5 billion years old, the Imilac meteorite dates back to the beginning of our solar system! Find it in Hintze Hall during your next visit. 🌟

It’s going to be an otter-ly fantastic Wednesday! Why? It’s World Otter Day! 🦦 Did you know that sea otters hold hands to not drift away? Ocean currents can be very strong, so by holding hands, they can make sure they stay together! 🤝 Have you ever spotted an otter? Let us know where! 👇

Sunfish begin life smaller than a grain of rice, but the lucky few that survive can grow into some of the largest bony fish in the ocean 🌊 But how big? Find out in this week’s Surprising Science!

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The wait is over – our new exhibition Jurassic Oceans: Monsters of the Deep is open! 😍 From the pliosaur to the ichthyosaur, meet the legends of Earth’s prehistoric oceans. 🌊 Book your tickets now 👇 www.nhm.ac.uk/visit/exhibi...

Jurassic Oceans: Monsters of the Deep | Natural History MuseumTake a thrilling deep dive back in time into ancient waters with this monstrous exhibition.www.nhm.ac.uk

The palaeontologist Mary Anning was born on this day 227 years ago! In our Fossil Marine Reptiles Gallery, you’ll find some of Mary Anning's spectacular finds, including her ichthyosaur, plesiosaur and pterosaur. Much like they did two centuries ago, her discoveries continue to intrigue us today.🦴

Do goats really faint and scream? 🤔 Find out in this week's #SurprisingScience!

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Have you ever heard of ground beetles? There are around 40,000 named species - and many more yet to be discovered. However, at a time when the world is changing rapidly, waiting for a name might be too late. Find out how a new approach could change that 👇 www.nhm.ac.uk/discover/new...

How the world’s missing beetles could save the rainforest | Natural History MuseumBy speeding up the process of describing new species, scientists can help to protect the precious places they live.www.nhm.ac.uk

Have you ever noticed the monkeys on the Museum’s walls? 🙊 If you take a stroll around, you’ll spot many animals carved on the walls. These monkeys are some of our favourites - their curious and cheeky expressions almost bring the walls to life!

Join us in wishing a massive happy 100th birthday to the man who has inspired millions of people around the world to care about nature and look after our planet - the incredible Sir David Attenborough! 🎉

It’s thought that up to 90% of all species living in the deep Pacific could be unknown to science 🤯 Exactly how mining might affect these animals is still largely unknown. But a new study has tried to assess all studies to date, giving a mixed picture. Find out why 👇🏻 www.nhm.ac.uk/discover/new...

Most comprehensive review of how deep-sea mining might affect unique sea life | Natural History MuseumThere’s increasing interest in deep-sea mining, but the impacts that this will have on the animals that live in the depths isn’t fully understood.www.nhm.ac.uk

A new wasp has been named in honour of Sir David Attenborough! 🥳🙌 This is Attenboroughnculus tau - a newly described 3.5 mm parasitic wasp. Find out more about this exciting discovery. 👇

Who’s hiding behind these magnificent monkey-laden archways? 👀 See if you can guess! Did you get it right? Let us know below!

What do giant octopuses, seal teeth and ancient sea creatures have to do with each other? They’re all the subject of this month’s news roundup – so join us and test your knowledge below! (1/4)🧵

Good news: it’s Friday and our gardens are looking very spring-like at the moment. ☀️🌿 How have you been enjoying the warmer weather recently? Let us know below!

Did malaria influence the evolution of our own species? That’s what new research is suggesting! Scientists have mapped the ancient distributions of humans and mosquitoes and found that our ancestors might have been avoiding malaria. Find out what this meant for us 👇🏻 www.nhm.ac.uk/discover/new...

Evolution of ancient humans may have been influenced by malaria | Natural History MuseumHumans have been living alongside malaria for tens of thousands of years.www.nhm.ac.uk

The specimen displays in Hintze Hall are iconic, but have you taken the time to look at the architecture details nearby? 😍 Which ones have you noticed before? Let us know your favourite! 👇

Corals might look like plants or rocks - but they’re actually animals, just like us! 🪸 But what exactly is coral, and what is it made of? Find out the what, why and how of these curious sea creatures in this week’s Surprising Science!

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The largest ever octopus has just been found! 🐙 Living over 80 million years ago, Nanaimoteuthis haggarti was up to 19 metres long - making it longer than the giant squid! Find out all about this enormous octopus 👇 www.nhm.ac.uk/discover/new...

Largest ever octopus was top predator in dinosaur-era oceans | Natural History MuseumThe 19-metre-long Nanaimoteuthis haggarti was a fearsome carnivore eating fish, crustaceans and many other sea creatures.www.nhm.ac.uk

Warmer weather and beautiful springtime has our gardens bursting with wildlife - including this main character! 🦆 Take a few seconds to enjoy the sights and sounds of nature. 🌼

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