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Ahoy! For #NationalIllustrationDay2025 we're revisiting Richard Owen's illustrations of 'The Rime of the Ancient Mariner'.
Our Archivist reflected on the poem, Owen's drawings, and how a new perspective can breathe life into familiar items.
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Images from MS713
Our Archivist reflected on the poem, Owen's drawings, and how a new perspective can breathe life into familiar items.
buff.ly/xDikxM0
Images from MS713
November 28, 2025 at 3:43 PM
Ahoy! For #NationalIllustrationDay2025 we're revisiting Richard Owen's illustrations of 'The Rime of the Ancient Mariner'.
Our Archivist reflected on the poem, Owen's drawings, and how a new perspective can breathe life into familiar items.
buff.ly/xDikxM0
Images from MS713
Our Archivist reflected on the poem, Owen's drawings, and how a new perspective can breathe life into familiar items.
buff.ly/xDikxM0
Images from MS713
Didn't make it to Jack Ashby's talk, Behind The Scenes at the World's Natural History Museums? Well luckily you can catch it now on YouTube:
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Nature’s Memory | Behind the Scenes at the World’s Natural History Museums
Get an insider guide to the secrets of natural history museums, as we consider how they shape our society and relationship with nature.
Join Jack Ashby, Assistant Director of the University Museum…
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November 28, 2025 at 11:36 AM
Didn't make it to Jack Ashby's talk, Behind The Scenes at the World's Natural History Museums? Well luckily you can catch it now on YouTube:
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What's worse than one demogorgon?? TWO DEMOGORGONS!!!
This one was not beaten by Steve & Dustin, but instead drawn by Frederik Miquel (1864), published in 'Choix de plantes rares ou nouvelles, cultivees et dessinees dans le Jardin Botanique de Buitenzorg'.
#StrangerThings #Demogorgon
This one was not beaten by Steve & Dustin, but instead drawn by Frederik Miquel (1864), published in 'Choix de plantes rares ou nouvelles, cultivees et dessinees dans le Jardin Botanique de Buitenzorg'.
#StrangerThings #Demogorgon
November 27, 2025 at 2:14 PM
What's worse than one demogorgon?? TWO DEMOGORGONS!!!
This one was not beaten by Steve & Dustin, but instead drawn by Frederik Miquel (1864), published in 'Choix de plantes rares ou nouvelles, cultivees et dessinees dans le Jardin Botanique de Buitenzorg'.
#StrangerThings #Demogorgon
This one was not beaten by Steve & Dustin, but instead drawn by Frederik Miquel (1864), published in 'Choix de plantes rares ou nouvelles, cultivees et dessinees dans le Jardin Botanique de Buitenzorg'.
#StrangerThings #Demogorgon
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I’m at the National Emergency Briefing today. Stark messages. It’s clear we have the science and knowledge but need the action and courage @nebriefing.bsky.social @linneansociety.bsky.social
November 27, 2025 at 11:38 AM
I’m at the National Emergency Briefing today. Stark messages. It’s clear we have the science and knowledge but need the action and courage @nebriefing.bsky.social @linneansociety.bsky.social
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Had a great time today presenting a poster about my PhD work 🐛 at the @linneansociety.bsky.social symposium on biological resilience. Some excellent talks in wonderful surroundings - so much food for thought with Darwin looking on - and all topped off with a fishy keynote @trishschulte.bsky.social 🐠
November 20, 2025 at 8:03 PM
Had a great time today presenting a poster about my PhD work 🐛 at the @linneansociety.bsky.social symposium on biological resilience. Some excellent talks in wonderful surroundings - so much food for thought with Darwin looking on - and all topped off with a fishy keynote @trishschulte.bsky.social 🐠
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great symposium yesterday at the @linneansociety.bsky.social! discussing the importance of evolution under anthropogenic changes in the same place the OGs first pitched the origin of species was pretty cool (not to fangirl)
November 21, 2025 at 9:16 PM
great symposium yesterday at the @linneansociety.bsky.social! discussing the importance of evolution under anthropogenic changes in the same place the OGs first pitched the origin of species was pretty cool (not to fangirl)
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I was quite impressed and humbled yesterday to give a talk at the @linneansociety.bsky.social, in front of this very portrait and plate!
November 21, 2025 at 9:37 PM
I was quite impressed and humbled yesterday to give a talk at the @linneansociety.bsky.social, in front of this very portrait and plate!
immaculate vibes it's giving main character energy
Happy Origin of Species Day! 166 years since publication and a year since I made this video.
Darwin's On the Origin of Species revolutionised how we see ourselves in Nature.
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#Evolution
Darwin's On the Origin of Species revolutionised how we see ourselves in Nature.
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#Evolution
TikTok - Make Your Day
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November 26, 2025 at 4:12 PM
immaculate vibes it's giving main character energy
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From Darwin's iconic portrait to dried fish! - Highly recommended - Isabelle and her colleagues @linneansociety.bsky.social deliver an awe inspiring experience #naturalhistory #heritage
Ticket release alert 🚨 Our ever-popular Treasures Tours are now bookable for 2026. Get in quick as these tours usually sell out.
Join our expert staff on an in-depth, behind-the-scenes tour of our unique home at Burlington House in central London.
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Join our expert staff on an in-depth, behind-the-scenes tour of our unique home at Burlington House in central London.
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November 24, 2025 at 10:48 AM
From Darwin's iconic portrait to dried fish! - Highly recommended - Isabelle and her colleagues @linneansociety.bsky.social deliver an awe inspiring experience #naturalhistory #heritage
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1/2. In or around #Edinburgh?... 🏰
There's still time to sign up for our annual @linneansociety.bsky.social lecture, hosted by @edinburgh-uni.bsky.social.
**Thurs 27th, 6-8pm**
Sign up now, for free, in person or online! 👇
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... or scroll for more info 🧵👇
There's still time to sign up for our annual @linneansociety.bsky.social lecture, hosted by @edinburgh-uni.bsky.social.
**Thurs 27th, 6-8pm**
Sign up now, for free, in person or online! 👇
tinyurl.com/edin-linnsoc...
... or scroll for more info 🧵👇
Busy ‘bout the Tree of Life: genome sequencing of biodiversity
As extinction accelerates, scientists race to decode the DNA of life - unlocking secrets that could help save our planet’s biodiversity.
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November 25, 2025 at 11:58 AM
1/2. In or around #Edinburgh?... 🏰
There's still time to sign up for our annual @linneansociety.bsky.social lecture, hosted by @edinburgh-uni.bsky.social.
**Thurs 27th, 6-8pm**
Sign up now, for free, in person or online! 👇
tinyurl.com/edin-linnsoc...
... or scroll for more info 🧵👇
There's still time to sign up for our annual @linneansociety.bsky.social lecture, hosted by @edinburgh-uni.bsky.social.
**Thurs 27th, 6-8pm**
Sign up now, for free, in person or online! 👇
tinyurl.com/edin-linnsoc...
... or scroll for more info 🧵👇
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I spy with my little eye, a brand new...butterfly?
Found hiding from Panama to Colombia, whole-genome sequencing uncovered this new species as part of the tribe Phocidini!
doi.org/10.1093/zool...
@linneansociety.bsky.social
Found hiding from Panama to Colombia, whole-genome sequencing uncovered this new species as part of the tribe Phocidini!
doi.org/10.1093/zool...
@linneansociety.bsky.social
November 26, 2025 at 11:30 AM
I spy with my little eye, a brand new...butterfly?
Found hiding from Panama to Colombia, whole-genome sequencing uncovered this new species as part of the tribe Phocidini!
doi.org/10.1093/zool...
@linneansociety.bsky.social
Found hiding from Panama to Colombia, whole-genome sequencing uncovered this new species as part of the tribe Phocidini!
doi.org/10.1093/zool...
@linneansociety.bsky.social
Doing your festive shopping? Give the gift of natural history and check out our online store; not only can you find beautiful artwork, you will be supporting our charity.
If you're shopping for Christmas, make sure you've put in your order by Dec 15 to make sure it arrives in time! buff.ly/ALGBtb2
If you're shopping for Christmas, make sure you've put in your order by Dec 15 to make sure it arrives in time! buff.ly/ALGBtb2
November 25, 2025 at 4:36 PM
Doing your festive shopping? Give the gift of natural history and check out our online store; not only can you find beautiful artwork, you will be supporting our charity.
If you're shopping for Christmas, make sure you've put in your order by Dec 15 to make sure it arrives in time! buff.ly/ALGBtb2
If you're shopping for Christmas, make sure you've put in your order by Dec 15 to make sure it arrives in time! buff.ly/ALGBtb2
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What's that? You didn't know boxfish made sound? Me neither...
It turns out all species (Atlantic & Pacific) do, yet little is known about how this evolved. A novel structure found only in the Atlantic species offered the answer, but it isn't quite what you think...🌍 🧪
doi.org/10.1093/biol...
It turns out all species (Atlantic & Pacific) do, yet little is known about how this evolved. A novel structure found only in the Atlantic species offered the answer, but it isn't quite what you think...🌍 🧪
doi.org/10.1093/biol...
November 25, 2025 at 8:30 AM
What's that? You didn't know boxfish made sound? Me neither...
It turns out all species (Atlantic & Pacific) do, yet little is known about how this evolved. A novel structure found only in the Atlantic species offered the answer, but it isn't quite what you think...🌍 🧪
doi.org/10.1093/biol...
It turns out all species (Atlantic & Pacific) do, yet little is known about how this evolved. A novel structure found only in the Atlantic species offered the answer, but it isn't quite what you think...🌍 🧪
doi.org/10.1093/biol...
📖 Exciting reading for today, the anniversary of the publication of On The Origin Of Species:
The Darwin Online project has just released Darwin's address book, filled with unique insights not found anywhere else. It has been transcribed and is now readable at the link below!
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The Darwin Online project has just released Darwin's address book, filled with unique insights not found anywhere else. It has been transcribed and is now readable at the link below!
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November 24, 2025 at 3:59 PM
📖 Exciting reading for today, the anniversary of the publication of On The Origin Of Species:
The Darwin Online project has just released Darwin's address book, filled with unique insights not found anywhere else. It has been transcribed and is now readable at the link below!
buff.ly/uqYc9IL
The Darwin Online project has just released Darwin's address book, filled with unique insights not found anywhere else. It has been transcribed and is now readable at the link below!
buff.ly/uqYc9IL
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Weevil, weevil, rock you!
Not quite as catchy as the Queen hit, the phylogeny of broad-nosed weevils was explored using mitochondrial genomes of 130 species, helping to classify the subfamily & uncover their biogeography! 🌍👇🧪
doi.org/10.1093/zool...
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Not quite as catchy as the Queen hit, the phylogeny of broad-nosed weevils was explored using mitochondrial genomes of 130 species, helping to classify the subfamily & uncover their biogeography! 🌍👇🧪
doi.org/10.1093/zool...
@linneansociety.bsky.social
November 24, 2025 at 11:01 AM
Weevil, weevil, rock you!
Not quite as catchy as the Queen hit, the phylogeny of broad-nosed weevils was explored using mitochondrial genomes of 130 species, helping to classify the subfamily & uncover their biogeography! 🌍👇🧪
doi.org/10.1093/zool...
@linneansociety.bsky.social
Not quite as catchy as the Queen hit, the phylogeny of broad-nosed weevils was explored using mitochondrial genomes of 130 species, helping to classify the subfamily & uncover their biogeography! 🌍👇🧪
doi.org/10.1093/zool...
@linneansociety.bsky.social
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This #FossilFriday marvel at an early Dyrosauridae from the middle Campanian Quseir Formation of Egypt! Displaying transitional cranial features, Wadisuchus is confirmed as the early-diverging dyrosauridae! Check it out: doi.org/10.1093/zool... @linneansociety.bsky.social
November 21, 2025 at 10:45 AM
This #FossilFriday marvel at an early Dyrosauridae from the middle Campanian Quseir Formation of Egypt! Displaying transitional cranial features, Wadisuchus is confirmed as the early-diverging dyrosauridae! Check it out: doi.org/10.1093/zool... @linneansociety.bsky.social
Ticket release alert 🚨 Our ever-popular Treasures Tours are now bookable for 2026. Get in quick as these tours usually sell out.
Join our expert staff on an in-depth, behind-the-scenes tour of our unique home at Burlington House in central London.
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Join our expert staff on an in-depth, behind-the-scenes tour of our unique home at Burlington House in central London.
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November 20, 2025 at 5:37 PM
Ticket release alert 🚨 Our ever-popular Treasures Tours are now bookable for 2026. Get in quick as these tours usually sell out.
Join our expert staff on an in-depth, behind-the-scenes tour of our unique home at Burlington House in central London.
buff.ly/aU4JIH3
Join our expert staff on an in-depth, behind-the-scenes tour of our unique home at Burlington House in central London.
buff.ly/aU4JIH3
Seeya later ant-eater (you have to say eater weird) it's #AnteaterDay ! Known for their slender noses and taste for six-legged creatures, these guys were originally considered four species. 1/2
November 19, 2025 at 4:30 PM
Seeya later ant-eater (you have to say eater weird) it's #AnteaterDay ! Known for their slender noses and taste for six-legged creatures, these guys were originally considered four species. 1/2
Final call: our online lecture on bat foraging is happening tonight, 6:30 to 7:30pm! Join Dr Iroro Tanshi, @irorotanshi.bsky.social, as she explores how bats find food in the dark and how different species share foraging space across the Gulf of Guinea forests. See you soon!
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November 19, 2025 at 2:59 PM
Final call: our online lecture on bat foraging is happening tonight, 6:30 to 7:30pm! Join Dr Iroro Tanshi, @irorotanshi.bsky.social, as she explores how bats find food in the dark and how different species share foraging space across the Gulf of Guinea forests. See you soon!
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Japanese star anise (Illicium anisatum) might look like the cooking spice (Illicium verum), but don't be fooled! Anisatum seed pods are highly toxic. However, its leaves can be burned as incense.
Available as a card, print or poster. buff.ly/3G5nhs2
From 'Köhler's Medizinal-Pflanzen', (1887-1898)
Available as a card, print or poster. buff.ly/3G5nhs2
From 'Köhler's Medizinal-Pflanzen', (1887-1898)
November 18, 2025 at 3:43 PM
Japanese star anise (Illicium anisatum) might look like the cooking spice (Illicium verum), but don't be fooled! Anisatum seed pods are highly toxic. However, its leaves can be burned as incense.
Available as a card, print or poster. buff.ly/3G5nhs2
From 'Köhler's Medizinal-Pflanzen', (1887-1898)
Available as a card, print or poster. buff.ly/3G5nhs2
From 'Köhler's Medizinal-Pflanzen', (1887-1898)
As extinction accelerates, scientists race to decode the DNA of life - unlocking secrets that could help save our planet’s biodiversity.
Join Mark Blaxter, leader of the Sanger Institute’s Tree of Life programme, as he explains the genome sequencing of biodiversity.
📆 Nov 27 6pm
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Join Mark Blaxter, leader of the Sanger Institute’s Tree of Life programme, as he explains the genome sequencing of biodiversity.
📆 Nov 27 6pm
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November 18, 2025 at 12:02 PM
As extinction accelerates, scientists race to decode the DNA of life - unlocking secrets that could help save our planet’s biodiversity.
Join Mark Blaxter, leader of the Sanger Institute’s Tree of Life programme, as he explains the genome sequencing of biodiversity.
📆 Nov 27 6pm
buff.ly/nq2Gf04
Join Mark Blaxter, leader of the Sanger Institute’s Tree of Life programme, as he explains the genome sequencing of biodiversity.
📆 Nov 27 6pm
buff.ly/nq2Gf04
As we embrace the cosy season, treat yourself or a loved one with our Naturae candle.
Mixing cypress (Cupressus sempervirens), lavender (Lavandula angustifolia) & sweet orange (Citrus × sinensis), the fresh scent celebrates nature, combined with the earthiness of our library.
Shop: buff.ly/YhJHPA7
Mixing cypress (Cupressus sempervirens), lavender (Lavandula angustifolia) & sweet orange (Citrus × sinensis), the fresh scent celebrates nature, combined with the earthiness of our library.
Shop: buff.ly/YhJHPA7
November 17, 2025 at 3:43 PM
As we embrace the cosy season, treat yourself or a loved one with our Naturae candle.
Mixing cypress (Cupressus sempervirens), lavender (Lavandula angustifolia) & sweet orange (Citrus × sinensis), the fresh scent celebrates nature, combined with the earthiness of our library.
Shop: buff.ly/YhJHPA7
Mixing cypress (Cupressus sempervirens), lavender (Lavandula angustifolia) & sweet orange (Citrus × sinensis), the fresh scent celebrates nature, combined with the earthiness of our library.
Shop: buff.ly/YhJHPA7
Free on the 19th November from 6:30-7:30pm??
Then join us online to learn from Iroro Tanshi all about bats' feeding habits and the ways it affects how food resources are partitioned in the wild 🦇
Grab a free ticket 👇
Then join us online to learn from Iroro Tanshi all about bats' feeding habits and the ways it affects how food resources are partitioned in the wild 🦇
Grab a free ticket 👇
Bat Foraging | Where and How They Do It
Discover just how bats go about nabbing their night time snacks. There's more to it than you think!
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November 15, 2025 at 9:15 AM
Free on the 19th November from 6:30-7:30pm??
Then join us online to learn from Iroro Tanshi all about bats' feeding habits and the ways it affects how food resources are partitioned in the wild 🦇
Grab a free ticket 👇
Then join us online to learn from Iroro Tanshi all about bats' feeding habits and the ways it affects how food resources are partitioned in the wild 🦇
Grab a free ticket 👇
We're letting our hair down this Friday by delving into the more social side of our history, sparked by some unexpected items in our archives: two drinks tokens...
Find out more in November's Treasure of the Month: buff.ly/vnrowQt
Find out more in November's Treasure of the Month: buff.ly/vnrowQt
November 14, 2025 at 3:43 PM
We're letting our hair down this Friday by delving into the more social side of our history, sparked by some unexpected items in our archives: two drinks tokens...
Find out more in November's Treasure of the Month: buff.ly/vnrowQt
Find out more in November's Treasure of the Month: buff.ly/vnrowQt
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This #FossilFriday marvel at the presence of Astropanax leaves & pollen in Ethiopia 21.73 million years ago, found in the Mush Valley, providing the earliest evidence for Araliaceae on the African continent! (around the time when ancient rhinos & horses began to evolve)🌍🧪
doi.org/10.1093/botl...
doi.org/10.1093/botl...
November 14, 2025 at 8:30 AM
This #FossilFriday marvel at the presence of Astropanax leaves & pollen in Ethiopia 21.73 million years ago, found in the Mush Valley, providing the earliest evidence for Araliaceae on the African continent! (around the time when ancient rhinos & horses began to evolve)🌍🧪
doi.org/10.1093/botl...
doi.org/10.1093/botl...