David Attenborough book signing

Hundreds of fans formed an orderly queue around diplodocus in the Central Hall of the Natural History Museum this week. They were waiting to meet Sir David Attenborough at a signing for his book Life in Cold Blood.

David Attenborough holds his new book Life in Cold Blood

Exploring the fascinating lives of reptiles and amphibians, Life in Cold Blood accompanies the BBC series currently on television.

Life in Cold Blood is the final chapter of Sir Attenborough's epic overview of life on our planet that began back in 1979 with the series Life on Earth that he wrote and presented.

An estimated 500 million people worldwide watched the 13-part Life on Earth series, and ever since, the UK's best-loved natural history presenter has continued to inspire us with his pioneering natural history programmes.

David Attenborough Studio

In honour of Sir David's 50 years of pioneering work, the Natural History Museum's David Attenborough Studio campaign is raising money for a new live communications space for visitors to engage with scientists and explore the natural world.