March is Florida Archaeology Month! Let’s celebrate the fascinating science by learning what archaeology is, and importantly what it is not! This educational and entertaining workshop will focus on the misuse and misunderstandings about Florida’s past and how archaeologists study Florida’s people t
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There are many great opportunities at the University of Florida. There are active research and graduate education programs in the Departments of Biology and Wildlife Ecology and Conservation, the School for Natural Resources and Environment, and the Florida Museum of Natural History. If you’re a
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we study the diversity, evolution, and natural history of amphibians and reptiles. We conduct research in the field, in the lab, and in museum collections. We are dedicated to communicating science to a broad audience of students, teachers, and the public. The Blackburn Lab is based in
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Over the past 20 years, Dave Blackburn and the lab have focused most of our field research in Africa. In addition to collecting samples for use in evolutionary analyses, we collect samples relevant to understanding genetics, disease, and natural history. Our work has resulted in the discovery of new
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Contact Florida Museum of Natural History Dickinson Hall 1659 Museum Road Gainesville, Florida 32611-7800 352-273-1926 fullern@floridamuseum.ufl.edu Collection Environmental Archaeology Education B.A. and M.A. in Anthropology, University of Florida Publications Academia.edu Google
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
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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
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