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Link to giant water scorpion news article
Giant water scorpion makes tracks - 09/12/2005

Fossilised track of a giant water scorpion that lived 330 million years ago has been found in Scotland.

Link to Modern birds link to dinosaurs news article
Modern birds link to dinosaurs - 06/12/2005

New research links feet of Archaeopteryx to the therapod dinosaurs.

Link to Museum wins Best Family Friendly Experience award
Museum wins Best Family Friendly Experience award - 02/12/2005

The Natural History Museum is awarded at the Visit London Awards 2005.

Link to Our Place in Evolution gallery news article
1.7-million-year-old skull goes on display - 30/11/2005

New skulls update Our Place in Evolution gallery at the Natural History Museum.

Link to new online shop news article
New online shop is launched at Museum - 21/11/2005

Museum's new online shop offers a wider variety of nature-themed gifts this Christmas.

Link to Museum ice rink news article
London’s most spectacular winter attraction - 18/11/2005

The Natural History Museum opens its first ever outdoor ice rink.

Link to Meinertzhagen bird collection news article
Research highlights fraud in Meinertzhagen bird collection - 17/11/2005

Many of the Meinertzhagen collection of 20,000 bird specimens are frauds.

Link to David Attenborough Studio news article
David Attenborough Studio campaign is launched - 09/11/2005

A campaign begins to raise money to build the David Attenborough Studio.

Link to Hendey diatom collection news article
Museum receives unique collection of diatoms - 03/11/2005

Norman Ingram Hendey donates diatom collection to the Museum.

Link to Museum website BIMA award news article
Museum website nominated for design award - 31/10/2005

Museum website is nominated for a British Interactive Media Association award.