Into the wilds…
We have talks on a range of subjects, covering all the phyla – amphibians, reptiles, fish and small invertebrates, through to mammals. Speakers range from students to professionals. Numerous field meetings take place throughout the year, usually visiting local nature reserves in Dorset and Hampshire. The BNSS Museum has many zoological exhibits from around the world.
Upcoming Animals events
Birds and Wildlife in Northern Hampshire
25th February 2025 at 7.30pm (zoom only)Speaker: Andrew Cleave Andrew Cleave MBE takes us through his local patch and the surprising range of wildlife habitats found there. These include ancient woodland, heathland, chalk downland and streams, fens and the urban environment. Andrew is a keen photographer, so we’ll get to see iconic species like the Dormouse, Purple Emperor Butterfly and Nightingale […]
Latest News on Ancient Marine Reptiles
29th March 2025 at 2.30pm (in house and zoom)Speaker Dr Darren Naish We’re in the middle of a revolution in our understanding of the sea reptiles that lived across the planet during the so-called Age of Dinosaurs, properly termed the Mesozoic. These include the shark-shaped ichthyosaurs, the famously long-necked plesiosaurs, and those great swimming lizards the mosasaurs. New species are being discovered at […]
