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third annual Black in Natural History Museums week will take place Oct 15-21 with online
Photography is a wonderful way to see nature in a new light. Campers ages 10-14 will learn basic photography skills and how to take amazing photos. (Please note: Students provide their own digital cameras.) Specialty camps are designed for students currently ages 10-14 and consists of two hour
Learn more about this online camp including fees, times and registration information
At a time when horses were all intermediate in size and structure, this browsing horse must have really stood out as a peculiar-looking creature because of its very long legs. Descendents of this horse circled the globe. Kalobatippus apparently gave rise to the European Anchitherium and to the East
Fossil Horses Kalobatippus Fossil Horses Online Exhibit Scientific Names Amazing
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and the curious can explore the history of Florida’s Spanish missions via a new online
The Florida Museum of Natural History, located at the University of Florida, inspires people to value the biological richness and cultural heritage of our diverse world and make a positive difference in its future.
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One of the most exciting parts of being a Girl Scout is the opportunity to experience new and inspiring adventures. Participate in your next adventure at the Museum and earn a special patch created for this event. Explore the Museum’s collections and find out how they help us learn about the world a
Adult chaperones are $5 per person More information for Scouts Register Online
Museum staff began surveying local moths in 2005. So far nearly 1,000 different moth species have been recorded from Paynes Prairie Preserve State Park and adjacent areas, highlighting the significant biodiversity in Gainesville. Summary Paynes Prairie Moths (various species) From Alachua Co.,
Florida Museum photo by Kristen Grace Rare, Beautiful & Fascinating Online Exhibit
The tallest bird in North America, the Whooping Crane symbolizes the need to protect endangered species. Extensive hunting brought the species to near extinction – by 1941 only 21 remained. Due to intensive management efforts, the wild population now tops 400 birds and breeding success has increased
Florida Museum photo by Kristen Grace Rare, Beautiful & Fascinating Online Exhibit
Related to the modern great white and mako sharks, Megalodon was a dominant marine predator in the world’s oceans for millions of years. Museum science has contributed greatly to understanding Megalodon biology and evolution. Summary Megalodon Shark Jaw (Carcharodon megalodon) From St. Johns Co
Florida Museum photo by Kristen Grace Rare, Beautiful & Fascinating Online Exhibit
This object is on permanent display in the Florida Fossils: Evolution of Life and Land exhibit, located in the End of the Pleistocene corner case. Summary Mammoth Ivory Point with Incised Pattern From Jefferson Co., Florida Lived/Made ~12,000 years ago Collection Florida Archaeology Story
Florida Museum photo by Kristen Grace Rare, Beautiful & Fascinating Online Exhibit
