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We've searched for some of the tiniest animals in our paintings and unearthed the stories they tell.

The Wild Escape
This spring, The Wild Escape is inspiring children to respond creatively to the threat to the UK’s natural environment by looking for animals featured in museum collections and creating their own wildlife artworks

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How many insects can you find in the collection?

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