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Coleman M. Sheehy III Collection Manager, Herpetology Florida Museum of Natural History Email: csheehy@floridamuseum.ufl.edu Coleman oversees a growing group of volunteers and curatorial assistants working in the FLMNH herpetology collection. He is also a specialist in snake systematics. ​
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The Ivory-billed Woodpecker, an iconic bird of the American Southeast, declined rapidly as its forests were logged on massive scales. The last died out in Louisiana by 1944. Despite controversial sightings since, no proof has been produced. Summary Ivory-billed Woodpecker (Campephilus principali
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Native to tropical Asia, the Air Potato thrives in Florida due to the warm climate – it can grow 8 inches a day! These plants grow thick and block sunlight to other plants, and so must be removed and destroyed to prevent native habitat destruction. Summary Air Potato (Dioscorea bulbifera) Colle
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Giant Seep Worms live near deep-sea cold seeps where hydrocarbons leak from the sea floor. These worms lack a gut and get all of their nutrition from a symbiotic relationship with internal bacteria, which can use sulfides to generate energy. Summary Giant Seep Worms (Lamellibrachia luymesi) Fro
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Ocean-dwelling Ribbon Worms can grow longer than a blue whale, making them the world’s longest animal. These predators overwhelm their prey by shooting out a proboscis, a venomous spaghetti-like appendage that wraps around and kills prey. Summary Ribbon Worms Baseodiscus quinquelineatus, From
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Scientists use modern reference specimens to identify bone, shell and plant material from archaeological sites. Alligator Gar have changed little over millions of years, and researchers use this specimen to identify gar in ancient Native American middens (trash heaps). Summary Mummified Alligato
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Predators, like Florida’s Rosy Wolf Snail, were introduced to many Pacific islands to control invasive snails such as the Giant African Snail. Unfortunately, these introductions had no impact on the invasive target species, and instead devastated the native snail populations. Summary Native and
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Earth Day, Every Day! This year the Florida Museum, in partnership with the University of Florida Thompson Earth Systems Institute, has declared the month of April, Earth Day, Every Day! We invite you to a full month of Earth Day activities and challenges. Each day we have a suggested activity or r
miss these special earth-friendly events this month: April 2-5 | Annual Spring Online

Calling all Girl Scouts! Join the Museum and celebrate the Girl Scouts of Gateway Council’s “She’s a Scientist” annual program. Experience hands-on activities and experiments while meeting local scientists. This program is for Brownie and Junior Girl Scouts. Pre-registration required to receiv
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Discover the life that roamed the earth long ago and learn about being a paleontologist. Virtual camps are designed for students currently ages 6-10 and consists of one hourlong session daily for a week available from 9 to 10 a.m. or 2 to 3 p.m. The morning and afternoon sessions are now FULL, w
Learn more about this online camp including fees, times and registration information