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Interactions among living organisms
Interactions among living organisms
In every environment, living organisms carry out a range of fascinating interactions.
How did the wolf become man’s best friend?
How did the wolf become man’s best friend?
Not everyone knows that the dog was the first animal to be domesticated by man.
Prof. Tamar Dayan: the new Natural History Museum
Prof. Tamar Dayan: the new Natural History Museum
Encouraging curiosity, discovery, and exploration: watch the Museum's chair.
God has a soft spot for beetles
God has a soft spot for beetles
Every fourth animal known today is… a beetle! How is this possible?
What makes a bird a bird?
What makes a bird a bird?
Despite their enormous diversity, all birds share several major traits.
A sea of wheat…
A sea of wheat…
No matter what you choose to eat, chances are you’re eating wheat in one form or another.
Treasuring nature
Treasuring nature
How do we describe a new species of insects? And what is the connection between the natural history collections and biological pest control? On the central role of the natural history collections in the documentation, conservation and study of animals and plants, and in helping to maintain ecological balance.
The acacia tree: a web of life in the desert
The acacia tree: a web of life in the desert
Read about the complex and fascinating interactions among living organisms in and around the acacia tree.
Living treasures
Living treasures
Millions of years of evolution led to the development of millions of species of animals, whose bodies contain an enormous range of unique natural products.
Nocturnal activity – the key to success!
Nocturnal activity – the key to success!
What happened to the mammals when the dinosaurs disappeared?