There are over 5,000 species of mammals worldwide and more are being discovered all the time. They range in size from the tiny bumblebee bat (1.5 grams) to the blue whale (over 100 tons). Mammals live in diverse habitats from desert to ocean. They fly, swim, run, glide, hop and much more. T
specimens in its collection, and the data associated with them are fully searchable online
Sea Cucumbers come in all shapes and sizes, and play an important role in marine ecosystems by recycling nutrients. Unfortunately, Sea Cucumber diversity is threatened by human consumption, as many cultures view them as a delicacy. Summary Sea Cucumbers (various species) From the Indo-Pacific,
Florida Museum photo by Kristen Grace Rare, Beautiful & Fascinating Online Exhibit
This rare wooden figurine probably depicts a kneeling performer wearing a cat-like mask, one of only four such figurines known. Discovered early in the 1920s by Robert Padgett, it recently came to the Museum via his descendants. Summary Wooden Figurine Made by Belle Glade people, Glades Co., Fl
Florida Museum photo by Kristen Grace Rare, Beautiful & Fascinating Online Exhibit
This massive fossil is the largest freshwater turtle species found from the Paleocene (66–56 million years ago). Its unusually thick shell would deter most predators, but bite marks show that dyrosaurids at least tried. Summary Cofrin’s Side-necked Turtle Carapace (Carbonemys cofrinii) From La
Florida Museum photo by Kristen Grace Rare, Beautiful & Fascinating Online Exhibit
Continuing their strong tradition of inspiring people to learn about butterfly conservation, our Daniels Lab team hosted a Halloween-themed beer launch event at a local brewery on October 30, 2024. Our scientists and students were thrilled to show up in costume and bring the party! Jaret Daniels,
Scientists suggest simple ways Online guide to Florida’s 50 most common native
In the 1930s, professor H.B. Sherman studied small mammals in North Central Florida, during which time he invented the Sherman Trap. These traps remain a commonly used tools for capture and release studies of small mammals. The rare Sherman’s Fox Squirrel is named in his honor. Summary Sherman’s
Florida Museum photo by Kristen Grace Rare, Beautiful & Fascinating Online Exhibit
The Marine Biodiversity Survey of Guam and the Marianas is a collaborative effort between the Florida Museum of Natural History and the University of Guam Marine Laboratory. ASCIDIACEA CNIDARIA CRUSTACEA ECHINODERMATA MOLLUSCA PLATYHELMINTHES PORIFERA MISCELLANEOUS TAXA
to make the photographic records cited for 1283 species in the volume available online
GAINESVILLE, Fla. — Check out over 100 plant species at the Florida Museum of Natural History’s annual spring plant sale this Friday, April 11 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. at University of Florida’s Cultural Plaza. The Florida Museum’s spring plant sale will feature pollinator-friendly native, host
The museum’s online parking lot map indicates the plant pickup area and the parking
Our blogs highlight the work of our scientists and support team that catalogs and examines global biodiversity, from the origin of earth as we know it, through present day, and forward into future possibilities.
reasons, including the… Events • May 21, 2025 Gardening for Pollinators 2025 online
Our blogs highlight the work of our scientists and support team that catalogs and examines global biodiversity, from the origin of earth as we know it, through present day, and forward into future possibilities.
reasons, including the… Events • May 21, 2025 Gardening for Pollinators 2025 online
