A shaggy dog story: Wolverley Chummie |
Born in 1899, this Skye Terrier was described by the Illustrated Kennel News as a 'huge-headed pup' with an 'obstinate' (stubborn) coat, yet despite the odds he was unbeaten in the show ring, winning 31 championship certificates. He later came to be known as a perfect example of his breed. |
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Size: 112cm long and 27cm shoulder height
Displayed: On his death in 1910 he was donated to the Museum's dog collection.
Current location: Natural History Museum at Tring's dog collection.
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The curious life of Walter Rothchild |
From zebra-drawn carriages to giant tortoises Walter Rothchild was drawn to both the unusual and exotic. Find out more about this collector and his incredible collection.
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Seeing the world through a dog's eyes |
Seeing through one eye or many, in technicolour or black and white, few animals experience the world as we do. Take a look at the world through another animals eyes.
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Wildlife Photographer of the Year Awards Night |
Join us in honouring this year's best nature photography at the Wildlife Photographer of the Year awards, hosted by BBC presenters and wildlife experts Chris Packham CBE and Megan McCubbin. Broadcast live from the Museum's magnificent Hintze Hall on 13 October at 20.00 BST. |
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Wildlife Photographer of the Year exhibition |
Explore some of the world's richest habitats, see fascinating animal behaviour and get to know some extraordinary species in the fifty sixth Wildlife Photographer of the Year exhibition.
Opens 16 October |
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An untold natural history story |
Freedman, healer, planter, spy |
Though visitors can spot his namesake on the iconic gilded ceiling of the Museum's Hintze Hall, few will have heard of Graman Kwasimukambe (also known as Kwasi, Quasi, Quassi and Quacy).
A Surinamese freedman, Kwasi is just one of many natural scientists and collectors whose important contributions have been neglected or overwritten in the canon of Western scientific history. |
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