Join host Conor O'Keeffe as we head into the spirit collection with Dr Natalie Cooper for a look at some of the mammal specimens kept behind the scenes at the Museum. Get an up-close look at a blue whale's eye, meet the smallest mammal in the world and discover what a puggle is. Can you guess the identity of our mystery mammal specimen by the end of the video? Discover more about the wonderful world of tenrecs: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XvpVTp21Jjo Hidden Treasures will return for Season 2 in April 2023. Subscribe to our channel so you don't miss it. Head to our playlist to catch up on past episodes of Hidden Treasures:    • Hidden Treasures: the behind-the-scen...   00:00 Intro 1:25 Conor meets Natalie Cooper and finds out what she does 1:50 How many specimens are in the mammal collection? 3:00 See a platypus egg 3:24 See a dissected playtpus head 3:48 What makes monotremes unique? 4:48 See our mystery specimen... 5:49 What is the difference between ears in mammals and reptiles? 6:42 See an eyeball from the world's biggest mammal, the blue whale! 7:07 How do whales eat? 8:32 See the world's smallest mammal, the tiny bumblebee bat! 9:47 How does the museum contribute to research and conservation projects? 10:31 Do bigger eyes see better? 11:15 Why are bumblebee bats so small? 13:28 See a tiny puggle! 16:18 How old are the specimens in the mammal collection? 17:18 What is a tenrec and how do they help prove natural selection? 18:28 How do tenrecs make ultrasonic sounds? 19:27 Discover the identity of our mystery specimen! ---------------- The Natural History Museum in London is home to over 80 million objects, 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 null Browse our shop: https://www.nhmshop.co.uk/ Website: http://www.nhm.ac.uk/ Twitter: http://twitter.com/NHM_London Facebook: http://fb.com/naturalhistorymuseum Instagram: http://instagram.com/natural_history_museum