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Attenborough announces Butterfly Survival Zones - 17/07/2008

Sir David Attenborough announces butterfly conservation campaign at Amazing Butterflies.

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Why are Chinese dinosaurs special? - 16/07/2008

China is revealing more and more spectacular dinosaur fossils. Find out more.

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Mystery insect found in Museum garden - 15/07/2008

An insect not seen in the UK before is discovered in the Wildlife Garden and is baffling insect experts.

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International Year of the Potato - 11/07/2008

Chips, mash, roasted or baked, the humble potato is not just a versatile vegetable.

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Darwin Diary 2009 published - 03/07/2008

Get your life in order next year with the Natural History Museum's new Darwin Diary 2009.

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International student summit begins - 02/07/2008

Students from overseas and the UK will attend a 3-day summit to discuss Darwin and his ideas.

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Happy birthday natural selection - 30/06/2008

A display marks the anniversary of the presentation of Wallace and Darwin's theory.

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Bug forum launches at Museum - 27/06/2008

The Museum's first online forum is launched this week. It's all about insects and bugs.

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UK's largest insect department opens doors - 24/06/2008

Visitors to the Museum this week can get a rare glimpse inside the insect department.

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Crime scene insect investigation boost - 23/06/2008

Insect detectives at the Museum received a cash boost today.