Alopias superciliosus The bigeye thresher has the long tail of most thresher sharks (nearly half its body length is the upper caudal lobe or top half of the tail), but this one gets its name from its large eyes, adapted for seeing in low light. It practices diel vertical migration, meaning it
Danger to Humans According to the International Shark Attack File, there have been
Osbornodon iamonensis Quick Facts Common Name: Iamonia dog The species is the most abundant carnivore at the Thomas Farm fossil site. It was about the size of a modern coyote, and probably had a similar omnivorous diet. Age Range Early Miocene Epoch; late Arikareean to early Hemingfo
Map of Florida, with highlights indicating counties where fossils of this species have
Anyone intrigued by snakes may decide to keep one as a pet or as an object of fascination. Responsible snake ownership requires considerations which may not be immediately obvious to all. The following provides summary information and basic requirements for responsible snake ownership. For a fuller
Those that are have requirements that range from “beginner� to “expert� levels
Xiphias gladius This migratory billfish can grow to 177 inches long, from the tip of its slender bill to the end of its crescent caudal (tail) fin. It is a dark brown black above, fading to a lighter shade underneath, and its first dorsal and anal fins are significantly more pronounced and curved
Adults have no scales anymore, or teeth in their jaws, probably eating their prey
Cetorhinus maximus This slow-moving migratory shark is the second largest fish, growing as long as 40 feet and weighing over 5 tons. It is often sighted swimming close to the surface, huge mouth open, filtering 2,000 tons of seawater per hour over its complicated gills to scoop up zooplankton. Ba
In addition, the decomposing remains of basking shark carcasses have been brought
Welcome to the Florida Museum of Natural History’s annual report for fiscal year 2023. It’s been an exciting year with many changes for both the University of Florida and the museum!
Florida Museum photographer Kristen B.
Somniosus microcephalus This large, heavy-set shark grows to an average 8-14 feet long but can get to be 24 feet. It has a short, rounded snout, small eyes, and relatively small dorsal fins. Although it is an apex predator, it is a slow swimmer, and likely ambushes its prey and scavenges for
Additionally, they have high axial crests and low lateral crests with the bases of
Inside the collections of the McGuire Center for Lepidoptera and Biodiversity, there is a collection of cocoon artifacts, donated by Dr. Richard Peigler. While most people associate the use of cocoons with the production of silk (sericulture), cocoons are used in many other ways. For thousands of y
For thousands of years, humans have found functional and spiritual uses for cocoons
Historical ecology serves as a valuable framework for exploring the interconnections between past environments and how humans persisted for millennia along physical and social landscapes. By integrating ecological knowledge with archaeological research, the South Florida Archaeology Program investi
Florida Museum of Natural History and the Florida Public Archaeology Network (FPAN) have
Recent Bird Skeleton Collection This collection of 24,500 specimens, representing about 3,000 species, is approximately fifth largest in the world in number of specimens and species. In 1992, the Florida Museum received the Recent bird skeleton collection assembled by Prof. Pierce Brodkorb of the U
These are mostly study skins, but in recent years we have prepared a large proportion
