Skull of Phorusrhacos longissimus) At two and a half metres tall, Phorusrhacos longissimus is an example of a 'terror bird', top predators that lived in South America about 50 million years ago.

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All Temporary Exhibitions

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  • Darwin Big Idea Big Exhibition
    Darwin

    Explore Darwin's life and the revolutionary big idea that changed our understanding of the world and our place within it. From 14 November 2008 –19 April 2009. Tickets on sale now.

  • 'Bleak outlook' black mackack Wildlife Photographer exhibition 2008
    Wildlife Photographer of the Year 2008

    See the winners of this year’s competition in the 2008 Wildlife Photographer of the Year exhibition at the Natural History Museum. From 31 October 2008 – 26 April 2009. Tickets on sale now.

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