Entomologist Chris Lyal talks about Weevil art | Natural History Museum
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Channel: Natural History Museum · 2011 · Science & Technology
Museum entomologist Chris Lyal introduces us to the work of artist Mark Ines Russell. Mark uses microscopes to examine the tiny weevils that he studies and paints. His images capture both the essential nature of the whole insect as well as details that cannot be seen with the naked eye. Find out more about the Images of Nature gallery at the Museum: https://www.nhm.ac.uk/visit/galleries-and-museum-map/images-of-nature-gallery.html ---------------- The Natural History Museum in London is home to over 80 million specimens, including meteorites, dinosaur bones and a giant squid. Our channel brings the Museum to you - from what goes on behind the scenes to surprising science and stories from our scientists. Subscribe to our channel for the latest films and live broadcasts about the natural world http://www.youtube.com/naturalhistorymuseum Website: http://www.nhm.ac.uk Twitter: http://twitter.com/NHM_London Facebook: http://fb.com/naturalhistorymuseum Instagram: http://instagram.com/natural_history_museum
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