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Why do dolphins have to hold their breath?

10th May, 2015 Matthew Chatfield 0 Comments cetacean, dolphin, shark, whale

This splendid infographic by Justin Stuart summarises the development of modern dolphins from earlier land mammals, and answers some great questions

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Darwin Today exhibition on tour

24th August, 2009 Matthew Chatfield 0 Comments

Guest review by Rowan Adams Fancy something educational and worthy? Or would you prefer fun and silly, or thought-provoking and

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Inside the UK’s Creationist museum (Part 3)

15th March, 2009 Matthew Chatfield 3 Comments

This is the third part of The Ranger’s exploration of Genesis Expo, an exhibition which bills itself as “the biggest

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Inside the UK’s Creationist museum (Part 2)

14th March, 200927th March, 2014 Matthew Chatfield 9 Comments creationist, evolution, museum, portsmouth, religion

Genesis Expo is the UK’s largest and most popular Creationist museum. In a series of three articles on The Ranger’s

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Inside the UK’s Creationist museum (Part 1)

8th March, 200927th March, 2014 Matthew Chatfield 6 Comments creationism, evolution, museum, portsmouth, religion

Just opposite where the Isle of Wight ferry lands, a row of old shops and pubs sits picturesquely on Portsmouth

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What If Darwin had been Japanese?

12th February, 2009 Matthew Chatfield 1 Comment

By Ruth D’Alessandro, The Wildlife Gardener The Wildlife Gardener listened patiently as an Irish creationist explained how Noah loaded the

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The best miniature stuffed Victorian naturalist ever!

22nd April, 2008 Matthew Chatfield 0 Comments

Thanks to Ranger reader Rowan, another fan of Charles Darwin, The Ranger now has a little companion in his room:

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Woodpeckers’ tongues fit the bill

10th February, 2008 Matthew Chatfield 0 Comments

Ranger’s Blog reader Rachel Joyce has given a seasonal tip about fat balls. Yes, fat balls. Stop sniggering at the

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Darwin’s house: are they teaching the controversy?

9th November, 2007 Matthew Chatfield 1 Comment

The Ranger’s been on his holidays (did you notice?) and has brought back plenty to write about. First off the

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