The insect, which became known as the London Underground mosquito, is known by scientists as Culex pipiens form molestus. Evolutionary biologists have long believed that it evolved from the ...

“The African reed frogs are a good model for how we can approach conservation,” says Simon. “Amphibians are particularly sensitive to environmental change, and so they are good indicator species for ...

From tiny gobies weighing about the same as a pencil to rays tipping the scales at over 46 kilogrammes, they are the largest fishes of their kind ever caught in the UK. To have a catch join the ranks ...

A species is a distinct group of organisms and the most basic unit used to measure life on Earth. However, there’s no single definition of a species, meaning this vital concept in biology can be ...

One of the highlight specimens in our Human Evolution gallery is the fossil skull known as Gibraltar 1. It is the first adult Neanderthal skull ever discovered. Model-maker Jez Gibson-Harris and ...

Tropical rainforests are exceptionally diverse, complex ecosystems and they’re home to some of the most unique wildlife on the planet.

Sponges are unsung heroes for thousands living with chronic illnesses, and they may have the potential to help many more. There are over 9,000 described species of sponge (Porifera) living in the ...

Get behind the lens of some of the world’s best wildlife photographers with our new Wildlife Photographer of the Year Tour. Join us for a special tour of our Wildlife Photographer of the Year ...

Investigating the relationship between humans and the natural world. Images can be challenging, uplifting, provocative or revelatory, and should illustrate how our attitudes, decisions and actions ...

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.

Images can range from animal portraiture, action or behaviour, as well as the wider habitats of wildlife, to artistic interpretations of the natural world. They will be judged on their quality, style ...

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.