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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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University of Florida plant biologist Pamela Soltis has been appointed to a National Academies of Sciences, Engineering and Medicine committee investigating the value and future of biological collections. Soltis, a distinguished professor and curator at the Florida Museum of Natural History, will
an advocate for their protection, enhancement and use.� Open data in massive online

Heliconius Butterflies are a model group for studying evolution of wing patterns due to the vast variations within the group. In 2002, Museum received Neukirchen’s Collection that contained every species and subspecies of this important genus. Summary Heliconius Butterflies (various species) Fr
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When these large reptiles roamed the island, the climate and environment was similar to today’s. They went extinct after humans arrived on the island, most likely from hunting for food or protection. Summary From Abaco, Bahamas Lived ~1000 years ago Albury’s Tortoise Shell (Chelonoidis albur
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Hunting and habitat destruction have caused severe declines in Florida’s American Crocodile populations. Conservation efforts brought crocodiles back from the edge of extinction, but continued management is needed. Summary American Crocodile (Crocodylus acutus) Collection information unknown C
Florida Museum photo by Kristen Grace Rare, Beautiful & Fascinating Online Exhibit

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
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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
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from the Florida Museum of Natural History
and the curious can explore the history of Florida’s Spanish missions via a new online

from the Florida Museum of Natural History
Natural History researchers recently received $53,000 to enhance the museum’s online