Natural History Museum, London

Sunfish begin life smaller than a grain of rice, but the lucky few that survive can grow into some of the largest bony fish in the ocean 🌊 But how big? Find out in this week’s Surprising Science!

Do goats really faint and scream? 🤔 Find out in this week's #SurprisingScience!

Corals might look like plants or rocks - but they’re actually animals, just like us! 🪸 But what exactly is coral, and what is it made of? Find out the what, why and how of these curious sea creatures in this week’s Surprising Science!

Warmer weather and beautiful springtime has our gardens bursting with wildlife - including this main character! 🦆 Take a few seconds to enjoy the sights and sounds of nature. 🌼

Surinam toads have a one-of-a-kind reproduction, as the eggs are pushed onto the mother’s back before being covered by her skin. 😮 After three to four months of development, fully formed toads hatch and leave. Hear more about this weird and wonderful creature from Museum scientist Jeff. 👇

What’s the difference between horns and antlers? 🫎 If you didn’t know there was one, you’re in good company (at least with our social media team…) 👀 Find out what horns and antlers are made of, who has them and how they differ in this week’s Surprising Science!

Something is coming… 🌊 Can you guess what it might be? 🤔 Check back here Wednesday 18 March to find out! 👀

Meet the world’s only venomous primate, the slow loris! 👀 They might look cute, but they’re hiding a dangerous bite - and don’t even ask where they keep the venom… Hear Museum scientist Zach Williams explain in this week’s Surprising Science!

Are you a fan of our Minerals gallery? 💎 Then there’s something else you might want to see…👀

Dogs are well known for having a great sense of smell - but did you know that they use different nostrils for different smells? 👃🏽 See more about how and why they do this in this week’s Surprising Science! 🐕

Why don’t we ever see snakes slithering in the snow? 🐍 These cold-blooded creatures can’t hibernate - but they do have their own special skill to survive the snow and cold. ❄️ Find out all about it in this week’s Surprising Science!

Did you know that some fish can walk? 🦵🏽 It’s true - some fish walk along the sea floor using their pectoral fins as legs. Find out why they do this and see it in action in this week’s Surprising Science! 🐟

Do you love sprouts, or do they have no place in your Christmas dinner? What about broccoli? 🥦 It turns out that some of our glorious greens are closer than you think…see the plant that produces four of our festive favourites in this week’s Surprising Science! 🥬

Hey penguins: what’s with the waddle? 🐧 Sadly, we can’t get an answer straight from the penguin’s beak, so we’ve got the next best thing. Hear Museum scientist Alex Bond explain why penguins evolved to waddle in this week’s Surprising Science!