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Pocillopora Corals are spectacular, branching animals that dominate Pacific reefs. Specialized Guard Crabs live within the coral’s branches, protecting it from predators such as the Crown of Thorns sea star. These three species demonstrate the complex biodiversity of coral reefs. Summary Pocillo
Florida Museum photo by Kristen Grace Rare, Beautiful & Fascinating Online Exhibit

On average, sharks are responsible for six human fatalities per year, while humans annually kill tens of millions of sharks in fisheries. This jaw came from a commercial fishery driven by high demand for shark fins in overseas markets. Summary Bull Shark jaw (Carcharhinus leucas) From the South
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Scientists thought Florida Jujube was extinct when it was described from a single Florida Museum specimen collected in 1949. It was later rediscovered in the wild in the 1980s, though due to its limited numbers, the future of this spiny shrub is uncertain. Summary Florida Jujube (Pseudoziziphus
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Fort Mose was America’s first legally sanctioned free black community, settled by formerly enslaved Africans who escaped from English colonies. Archaeologists discovered the site just north of St. Augustine, shedding light on the town’s daily life. Summary Fort Mose Artifacts (replicas) From St
Florida Museum photo by Kristen Grace Rare, Beautiful & Fascinating Online Exhibit

Scientists and imaging specialists have teamed up to help save one of the world’s most endangered groups of animals: freshwater mussels. With funding provided by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service’s National Conservation Training Center, imaging experts will create 3D shell models based on specimens
3D reconstructions of all digitized freshwater mussels will be freely available online

Rainforests have a greater diversity of life than any other land habitat in the world. Explore stories about rainforests and the plants, people and animals that call them home. Virtual camps are designed for students currently ages 6-10 and consists of one hourlong session daily for a week availabl
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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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In honor of our new exhibit opening, the Florida Museum is hosting the Water Shapes Florida Photo Challenge! The challenge is designed to educate and promote awareness of Florida’s freshwater habitats. Capture your best picture and enter by 11:59 p.m. on Friday, March 1, for your chance to win priz
The Museum will post these images online from March 11 to 15 and the public will

The Florida Museum’s McGuire Center for Lepidoptera and Biodiversity opened in 2004. The three-story, 42,000-square-foot building was constructed alongside the existing exhibit facility, Powell Hall, to house research and collections, as well as offer a public exhibit gallery and living “Butterfly R
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Crocodiles and alligators have ruled the “Gator Nation� for millions of years. Find out more about these and other reptiles, including snakes, lizards and turtles. Virtual camps are designed for students currently ages 6-10 and consists of one hourlong session daily for a week available from 9 to 1
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