Why looks matter in lemur society #NHM #Lemur #MadagascarA lemur will tell you why it’s important to always look your best!
What is a tardigrade and what makes them so tough? | Surprising ScienceHave you ever heard of a moss piglet or water bear? You may know them better as tardigrades. They are a group of microscopic, eight-legged, aquatic animals renowned for being incredibly tough. Curator Jan Beccaloni discusses one of the adaptations these animals have that help them survive in extreme environmental conditions and what the future of agriculture could be like if we could harness their amazing ability. ...
Meet creatures from Antarctica! #NHM #Antarctica #MuseumAntarctica: ice, penguins and seals, right? Wrong.
Do lemurs have two tongues? #NHM #Lemur #MadagascarThese iconic Madagascan primates are always looking fabulous, but could having two tongues be the answer to the perfect styling routine? Join Museum Scientist Hannah Teague as we find out the secret behind a lemur’s good looks. #NaturalHistoryMuseum #Primate #Teeth ---------------- Subscribe to our channel for the latest natural history content http://www.youtube.com/naturalhistorymuseum?sub_confirmation=1 The Natural History Museum...
The primate with a built-in toothpick | A closer look at lemursWant to find out whether lemurs are monkeys? Why do these iconic primates from Madagascar have two tongues? How do good looks get you extra credits in lemur society? You’ve come to the right place! Charlie Brewer joins Museum scientist Hannah Teague behind the scenes in the Natural History Museum to answer some burning questions about lemurs and their double tongues! Charlie discovers how three lemur specimens from the ...
Do aliens exist? #NHM #Alien #SpaceFrom the existence of aliens to the threat of asteroid impacts, we’re asking your burning questions about space to Natural History Museum scientists! If you've got a question for our scientists why not ask it in the comments below, or see what other questions have been asked here
Do lemurs have two tongues? | Surprising ScienceThese iconic Madagascan primates are always looking fabulous, but could having two tongues be the answer to the perfect styling routine? Join Museum Scientist Hannah Teague as we find out the secret behind a lemur’s good looks. #NaturalHistoryMuseum #Lemurs #Madagascar ---------------- Subscribe to our channel for the latest natural history content http://www.youtube.com/naturalhistorymuseum?sub_confirmation=1 The Natural History Museu...
Do birds pee? #NHM #Birds #PoopYou might not have given bird pee and poo too much thought before but there's more to the white splatters we see than you may have realised. Dr Alex Bond, Senior Curator of Birds at the Museum, explains the science behind how birds deal with food waste. #NaturalHistoryMuseum #Birds #Poop ---------------- Subscribe to our channel for the latest natural history content http://www.youtube.com/naturalhistorymuseum?sub_confirmation=1 The Natural History Museum...
Do aliens exist? | Museum scientists answer your questionsFrom the existence of aliens to the threat of asteroid impacts, we’re asking your burning questions about space to Natural History Museum scientists! Join Dr Helena Bates and Dr Ashley King as they soar through the solar system, explaining why your dog is made of stardust, when the Sun will explode, and what happens if you get sucked into a black hole. From Helena and Ashley, we can discover how scientists are exploring oute...
What's the history about stinging nettles and dock leaves? #NHM #Nettles #StingDock leaves are an age-old remedy to instantly relieve the pain of a nettle sting, there's even a chant to help you to remember what to do if you get stung by a stinging nettle