NHM at Tringさんのイラストまとめ

Mola mola, or sunfish, are unusual-looking fish. Their shape inspired their name; mola in Latin means "millstone", describing their circular shape. #TautonymTuesday

it's #InternationalOrangutanDay these amazing apes can only be found on the islands of Sumatra and Borneo. We share about 97% of our DNA with Orangutans. The name Orangutan comes from the Malay words “orang hutan“ which meaning “human of the forest“

Today is #WorldWhaleDay ! Male Humpback Whales sing complex songs change season to season and can last up to half an hour before being repeated. During the winter mating season these songs tend to attract males to each other but the actual purpose of the song is unknown.

Last chance to see our Animal Mummies exhibition before it closes on 17 October. In this free family exhibition find out about the animal mummies given as gifts to the gods and how modern technology allows the Museum to study them.

Ice to see you!
We're preparing to reopen the Museum on Tuesday 18 May, government guidance permitting. Don't forget you need to book online in advance! FREE admission tickets will be available to book from 13.00 TODAY.

Today is #PenguinAwarenessDay. There are 18 species of penguin and one of the lesser known is the snares penguin. They are found on a small island, Snares Island, in New Zealand. Alike other penguins in their genus they have vibrant yellow crests on their head.

Today is #WorldOtterDay and pictured is the North American river otter. This playful species are excellent swimmers, using their powerful tails and webbed feet to propel them through the water. They eat a variety of food including fish, amphibians, crayfish and event turtles.

Albatross are so fully adapted to their life soaring about above the oceans that they spend the first six years of their life without ever landing! #FlightLanding #LocalMuseumsUnite

Today, we are introducing a mystery specimen... starting out with with something we hope you'll be able to get all the family involved with.
What is this?
#Zoologypoints #thingstodowithkids

#ThrowbackThursday to the Tring Park Mansion. The Rothschilds moved here in 1872 when Walter was 4 years old. It is now @TringParkSchool