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- The twelve new displays in the Museum's centre court use hundreds of specimens to show diversity in the natural world. They examine what we mean by biodiversity, how we measure it, why it is important, and how it changes over time.
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Biodiversity describes the incredible variety of life on Earth, along with the habitats it depends on - from tiny bacteria to mighty whales, rainforests to coral reefs. Explore species diversity around the world and how the Museum helps to monitor and protect it.
Every species matters, and the Museum is doing its bit to fight for biodiversity. Our scientists represent one of the largest groups in the world working on natural diversity and are at the forefront of digital , analytical and genomic technologies to expand our knowledge of nature.
Green, biodiverse spaces are great places for rest, recreation and mental reset. Green spaces also make cities more liveable and we can physically feel their impact. Trees and shrubs help cool down a city on a hot day.
Why is biodiversity important for the health of our planet? And just how similar are humans and bananas? Opened between 2022 and 2024, our new displays on biodiversity showcase the variety of life on Earth and consider important questions about preserving this diversity for future generations.
The grand vision of a natural history museum back when many started (about 100 years ago) was to document our planet’s biodiversity — to gather a sample from all the species we know of and keep them safely stored for future generations to study.
Why is biodiversity important? Biodiversity is essential for the processes that support all life on Earth, including humans. Without a wide range of animals, plants and microorganisms, we cannot have the healthy ecosystems that we rely on to provide us with the air we breathe and the food we eat.
Natural history museums have played a role in confronting societies' greatest ecological challenges, from species loss to tracking and responding to the impacts of climate change. The chapter illustrates how they can lead society's approach to conservation issues into the future.
