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| Wildlife Photographer of the Year winner |
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| Essence of elephants © Greg du Toit / Wildlife Photographer of the Year 2013. |
Essence of elephants beat 43,000 entries to win the top prize in the Wildlife Photographer of the Year 2013 competition. Chair of the judging panel Jim Brandenburg described it as 'a once-in-a-lifetime shot’.
See Greg du Toit's winning image and 100 others at the Wildlife Photographer of the Year exhibition until 23 March. |
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| Dracula bug |
This strange-looking bug, with markings resembling Count Dracula, was unearthed in the Museum's Wildlife Garden.
Dr Erica McAlister, Curator of Diptera (flies), said, ‘We were surprised to see a spooky little face staring back at us when we looked through our samples.
Disappointingly for some, it feeds on the sap of plants, not human blood.
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| Wallace statue unveiled |
Alfred Russel Wallace co-founded the theory of evolution by natural selection. To mark the centenary of his death and to acknowledge his contributions to science we are unveiling a new statue at the Museum.
Come and see it from 8 November in the Darwin Centre atrium and from 11 November in the Darwin Centre courtyard. |
Find out about Wallace's pioneering work
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| Ugly animal preservation society |
Join in an offbeat evening debate over the world's ugliest endangered species.
Enjoy a hilarious exchange between scientists and comedians as each defends their chosen endangered ugly animal.
22 November 19.00-21.30. |
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| Get your skates on |
Skate on London's most spectacular ice rink, the perfect place to welcome in the season with friends and family.
Drop into our Café Bar for tasty festive treats and a great view of the rink, and listen to live music from London's finest unsigned musicians on alternate Thursdays from 7 November.
Until 5 January |
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| Gift of the Month |
Peacock feather Christmas wreath
Primp and preen your front door with this pretty peacock wreath.
With a contemporary take on a traditional decoration, the wreath is made of ethically-sourced peacock feathers for a luxurious finish and a warm Christmas welcome for your guests. |
Buy the wreath online
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| From our friends at the National Theatre |
The National Theatre’s BIG new adventure.
Join young Emil as he says goodbye to his mother, leaves his small town and sets off on a journey that will change his life.
Suitable for 7+ |
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