Scientists determine how animals are related by comparing the characteristics they share or don’t share. It behooves you to know that horses belong to a group of mammals called ungulates, which are animals with hooves, or hard coverings that protect their toes and are an amazing feature for running.
This appendage serves almost like a hand on their face and allows them to selectively
The openVertebrate project, oVert for short, is a new initiative to provide free, digital 3D vertebrate anatomy models and data to researchers, educators, students and the public. Over the next four years, the oVert team will CT scan 20,000 fluid-preserved specimens from U.S. museum collect
History image by Ed Stanley Even delicate structures, such as the muscles in the hand
Children’s Toys Seminole and Miccosukee dolls have been recorded since the late 19th century, however these early dolls were no more than simple toys for children made out of sticks and rags. By the early 20th century, the dolls became a part of the tourist trade and their purpose shifted from
The bodies are usually hand-stitched with cotton thread and stuffed with either
Doctoral biology student Angelo Soto-Centeno explains his research into how climate change has affected the diversity of bat populations across the Caribbean. He also describes the two methods researchers use to catch the bats. There are two safe ways to catch bats. A net on a long stick, like a bu
The hand net is just very similar to a butterfly net with the exception that has
I travelled to the University of New Hampshire, Department of Anthropology to consult with a colleague, who has conducted NAGPRA compliance with the state of Washington and UNH. He provided access to his osteology recording forms and trained me to use them (in Filemaker Pro [Claris]) so that I can a
She also visited the campus and tried her hand at being a baby scientist.  Zelda
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
Pottery type collections The CTL houses an extensive pottery type collection of pre-Columbian and historic period Indigenous pottery from Florida and the Southeastern U.S. The Florida materials represent type specimens assembled by Ripley P. Bullen, John Goggin, William Sears, and Gordon Willey, pi
Complete the Submission Form electronically or by hand and return it to us with your
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
Several days later, the ash had blown away, and we got another opportunity to search for the existing receivers with the beach safety officers. This time the captain himself brought us and two divers out on the official beach safety patrol boat. This boat was built for two things, speed, and surf. J
With live bait in hand, beautiful weather, and clear water, I knew this had to be
This lesson plan was developed as part of the 2012-2016 Great American Biotic Interchange Research Experiences for Teachers Project (GABI RET). By Stefanie Brown – Branciforte Middle School Download Lesson (PDF) Intended Audience Middle School Time Frame 60-75 minutes Standards NGSS ETS1
Gatun formation site, student copies of Common Fossils of the Gatun Formation, hand
