Some plants have this issue with animals - their mouths aren't big enough to spread their seeds! It's a real problem on islands, where the loss of dodos, tortoises and more means that some plants have nowhere to go! Find out how big this problem is 👇 https://t.co/gvzD9KB48p

Do you sometimes find your eyes are bigger than your mouth?

They're all vital, but they're not always considered when protected areas are being put together. In fact, all over the world, just 22% of the land delivering the most critical ecosystem services is protected. Find out why it's time for that to change👇 https://t.co/PgcGFGW3qI

Ecosystem services are the benefits provided by nature that are important for all life on Earth. Which of these services do you think is the most important?

A reminder that our South Kensington Museum will be closing at 5pm this Thursday 9 October for a private event. We’re sorry for any inconvenience this may cause and hope that you can still enjoy the Museum during the rest of the day. 🦕

Ready for a fluoride-free toothpaste that actually works? Introducing NOBS Toothpaste Tablets with just 13 ingredients like nano hydroxyapatite to remineralize enamel & fight sensitivity It’s everything a toothpaste should be, without the BS (get it?)

They saw all of the above! Last winter, Svalbard experienced some of the warmest temperatures on record. These winter warming events are becoming increasingly more common in the Arctic. Read more about what the researchers witnessed. 👇 https://t.co/HfVqv1Ys1k

In February 2025, scientists arrived in Svalbard expecting to see the landscape covered in snow and ice. Can you guess what they saw instead:

A new season can be a great opportunity to appreciate the nature around you. Are you planning to get out more this autumn?

Going on a walk through the woods soon? Look out for fallen tree seeds! Expect plump acorns, shiny conkers and papery sycamore wings. 🌳

Keep an eye out for berries! The late summer fruits make way for elderberries, rosehips and wild raspberries. These make the perfect tasty snacks for badgers, foxes and small birds as the temperatures keep dropping. 🐦

If leaves are starting to turn, that’s a tell-tale sign that autumn has begun! 🍂 As sunlight decreases, trees stop producing chlorophyll. That's the pigment that gives leaves their green colour – that's why they become brown in the autumn!

There's a chill in the air and the days are getting shorter: autumn has arrived in the UK! 🍂 As we continue to transition into a new season, we're taking the opportunity to slow down and notice the nature around us. Here are three natural changes to look out for this season! ⬇️

The great auk has now become a powerful symbol of the damage humans can cause. If you’re planning a visit to the Museum, why not take a look at our beautiful great auk specimen in our Treasures gallery?

Sadly, humans drove this species to extinction. In the 1850s, after years of exploitation, European fishermen and whalers devastated their entire population for food, feathers and fat.

With its black and white feathers, you might think they look like penguins, but they’re not related! 🐧 Like penguins, great auks were flightless. They were however great swimmers, which was handy to catch their favourite prey: fish and crustaceans. 🦐

This seabird only bred on rocky islands around Canada, Greenland, Denmark, the Faroe Islands, Iceland and the UK. 🌨️

Have you heard of the great auk? 🐧 Today we’re diving deep into the story of the bird that once lived on remote islands around the world and what it teaches us about human greed. ⬇️

If you were on the priority list but weren't able to book tickets, you’ll be among the first to hear when November’s tickets are available to book - just keep an eye on your email inbox or our channels for more information nearer the time!

Today’s tickets for the Pokémon x Natural History Museum pop-up shop are now sold out, but more tickets will be released in November 2025.

That’s all for this month’s roundup! Let us know how you got on! (8/8)