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Whether by buzzing, singing, cawing or hissing, plenty of animals boast their own form of communication. But researchers now hope to unlock a common predator-prey language found in insects and mammals: echolocation in hawkmoths and bats. “Moths and bats are completely unrelated yet they are t
sound production and the ability to hear arose in hawkmoths, but it looks like one led

Our horses breathed deep but kept a steady pace as we ascended to 10,000 feet above sea level, scanning the greenery for the first glimpse of orange. The air was crisp, the February sun warm on our backs – perfect conditions for butterflies awakening from a chilly night’s slumber. Every fall,
Reserve in Michoacan, Mexico, on an ecotourism trip organized by Holbrook Travel and led

Atlantean columns with the heads lopped off are evidence of a catastrophic revolt at Mayapan. Archaeologists from the Carnegie Institution never found the heads when excavating the city some 50 years ago. These extraordinary heads are among many artistic treasures that have come to light in recent e
To oust the oppressors, the Xius led a dramatic revolt described by Landa, resulting

A major new book about Pineland is now available. The Archaeology of Pineland: A Coastal Southwest Florida Site Complex, A.D. 50-1710 was edited by William Marquardt and Karen Walker. It contains 943 pages, 408 figures, 231 tables, bibliographic references, and an index. In the 1500s, the Calusa In
The final chapter synthesizes the cultural and environmental changes that led to

What is it?  World Snake Day is celebrated every year on July 16th. This international day is a moment to raise awareness about snakes, challenge negative stereotypes, and educate people about these remarkable reptiles. Snakes are far from the dangerous monsters that the media portrays. They are fa
Cultural myths about snakes being evil or unlucky have led to unnecessary fear.

Researchers at the Florida Museum recently received $24,000 from the Disney Worldwide Conservation Fund to continue studying the endangered smalltooth sawfish. One of 75 grants distributed internationally by the Disney Conservation Fund, the award was the only one UF received this year. Resea
Burgess helped collect data that in 2003 led to the smalltooth sawfish becoming the

Over the last 429 days (since Hurricane Ian made landfall), our staff and volunteers have worked tirelessly on the Randell Research Center’s Calusa Heritage Trail to clear vegetation and make repairs. On January 11, 2023 we were able to reopen 1000’ of the Calusa Heritage Trail to visitors. During t
  Led by our docents, morning tours are offered Monday through Saturday at 10 a.m

Join the Florida Museum in celebration of renowned naturalist Alexander von Humboldt’s 250th birthday! This FREE event features a talk by best-selling author Andrea Wulf and a special performance by the Gainesville Master Chorale. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=52zFia4jkMs Enjoy the sounds of t
Wulf also argues that it was Humboldt’s influence that led John Muir to his ideas

Early this summer, twenty teachers invested a week learning about the Calusa Indians and their involvement with the environment. We listened to the experts, collected samples from Pine Island Sound, studied artifacts, explored ancient village sites, and envisioned Calusa lifestyles by replicating kn
We capped the day with lab work led by Karen Walker.

Florida Museum of Natural History Vertebrate Paleontology Archives Scope, Content, and Purpose of the Collection This archive contains numerous different forms of physical and digital materials, including field notes, general files, compact disks, 2 x 2 slides, photographs, and related materials a
The original creation of the VP archives was led initiated and directed by Bruce