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Spaniards brought citrus to the Americas in the 15th century and orange trees became common in Spanish colonial gardens. Citrus farming has since become important to Florida’s economy – the vast majority destined for orange juice. Summary Orange Blossom (Citrus sinensis) From Alachua Co., Flori
Florida Museum photo by Kristen Grace Rare, Beautiful & Fascinating Online Exhibit

A common sight in today’s Florida landscape, recent Museum research comparing modern and fossil skeletons shows that alligators remained virtually unchanged for at least 8 million years, and may be up to 6 million years older than previously thought. Summary American Alligator (Alligator mississ
Florida Museum photo by Kristen Grace Rare, Beautiful & Fascinating Online Exhibit

This critically endangered native Florida plant produces Taxol, an anticancer drug. Florida yew is not harvested commercially due to its rarity. Taxol was harvested from several related wild species until scientists discovered how to synthesize the drug. Summary On Exhibit Florida Yew (Taxus
Florida Museum photo by Kristen Grace Rare, Beautiful & Fascinating Online Exhibit

The Friends of the Randell Research Center was created as a giving society to support the programs and activities of the RRC through its endowment and operating funds. The Friends organization provides an important component of the financial stability of the RRC. All Friends of the RRC receive a qu
a member of the Friends of the Randell Research Center, you may join using this online

Director & Associate Curator, Museum Education Phone: 352-273-2006 Email: mennes@floridamuseum.ufl.edu Dr. Megan Ennes is TESI’s Director and the associate curator (professor) of museum education in the Florida Museum of Natural History at the University of Florida. She is the author of mor
This includes research on professional development for museum educators, online learning

The oldest specimens in the Herbarium, gifted by the British Museum in 1970 in exchange for plant identification, document Florida flora in the 1840s. German-born Rugel was a professional collector, providing specimens from the Appalachian mountains, Florida and Cuba. Summary Rugel’s Pawpaw (Dee
Florida Museum photo by Kristen Grace Rare, Beautiful & Fascinating Online Exhibit

The Museum’s Herbarium was established by Peter Rolfs in 1891 at Florida Agricultural College in Lake City. Later transferred to the new University of Florida, this early collection of about 5,000 specimens documents Florida flora from the 1890s and early 1900s. Summary Chinquapin (Castanea pumi
Florida Museum photo by Kristen Grace Rare, Beautiful & Fascinating Online Exhibit

Imagine looking down on where you live from 20,000 feet above. Now imagine 95 percent of what’s below has never been seen. That’s what it’s like exploring the deep sea—the planet’s largest and most unknown habitat. The deep-sea environment is ominous and harsh. There is no light and the pressure
biodiversity and geography, allowing scientists and citizens to follow its expeditions 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
Learn more about this online camp including fees, times and registration information

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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