How do reptiles warm or cool themselves? Ages: 5-8 years Time Required: 30-120 minutes Basking Basics Activity Instructions Materials Aluminum foil Strip of dark paper Strip of light paper Light colored rock Dark colored rock Flat sticker thermometer (like one used for aqua
Humans on the other hand and all mammals are endotherms, since we can regulate our
Specimens in the Florida Museum’s Division of Ichthyology are generally available for scientific research or educational uses. Loans are granted at the discretion of the Curator or Collection Manager to qualified scientific professionals, to graduate students through their faculty advisor, and to o
When feasible, hand-carry of material by the qualified borrower or a division employee
Pocillopora Corals are spectacular, branching animals that dominate Pacific reefs. Specialized Guard Crabs live within the coral’s branches, protecting it from predators such as the Crown of Thorns sea star. These three species demonstrate the complex biodiversity of coral reefs. Summary Pocillo
grow over a foot or a foot and a half in diameter, full of spines — you put your hand
The recent launch of Blue Origin’s New Shepard rocket marked several historic milestones. The 21-year-old crew member Karsen Kitchen set a record for the youngest woman to cross the Kármán line, the boundary 62 miles overhead that separates Earth’s atmosphere from everything beyond it. It was the fi
The oldest known primate, Teilhardina, could fit into the palm of a human hand.
The Florida Museum of Natural History recently announced the winners of the 2016 Austin Award and Bullen Award for student research and significant contributions to the development of museum collections and programs. Biology graduate student Andrew Crowl received the Austin Award for his rese
The inventory of modified bones includes hand-crafted items for practical purposes
The Florida Museum of Natural History is excited to welcome visitors back! Should you not feel ready to return just yet, please continue to enjoy our extensive online resources or email newsletters. Thank you for your endless support over these last few years and we look forward to seeing you so
In addition, hand sanitizer stations are available throughout the building for guests
The Florida Museum of Natural History is excited to welcome visitors back! Should you not feel ready to return just yet, please continue to enjoy our extensive online resources or email newsletters. Thank you for your endless support over these last few years and we look forward to seeing you so
In addition, hand sanitizer stations are available throughout the building for guests
Today we awarded the Hashtag Trophy to the Bloch Lab in our Vertebrate Paleontology Division for winning our staff #MuseumSelfieDay 2020 competition. Museum Selfie Day, usually held on the third Wednesday of January, is a fantastic opportunity for our Museum staff and students to highlight their wor
When we visited them to hand over the Hashtag, they especially wanted to have their
These opportunities are curated through the UF TESI Environmental Leaders Network. Opportunities posted through the Network may not be affiliated with the Florida Museum or TESI, but are shared with UF undergraduate students who want to learn more about environmental research, education and outreach
utilize a variety of biological sampling techniques and require ability to use basic hand
One of the most interesting questions in the investigation of the earliest European colonies is the rate, degree and characteristics of the transition from a „European“ to a „Euro-American“. The archaeological deposits at Puerto Real could be divided „early“ (ca. 1503-1550) and „late“ (ca. 1550-158
Montelupo polychrome majolica from Italy, excavated at Puerto Real Locally-produced, hand-built
