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A new book by a Florida Museum researcher challenges traditional theories about the exchange of prehistoric pottery and its value among ancient peoples in north Florida and southern Georgia. “The Swift Creek Gift: Vessel Exchange on the Atlantic Coast� by Neill Wallis, an assistant curator of arc
Cooking vessels have not been singled out as exchange items in the past because they

As a child, Megan Ennes dreamed of becoming a geologist – that is, until she discovered zoology. Zoology, in turn, was eclipsed by marine biology. What never wavered, though, was her family’s encouragement of her interest in science. Now, Ennes works with children and their families to ensure the
“If I could have written my own job description, it would have been this position

Thunnus atlanticus These migratory tuna prefer the warm coastal waters of the Western Atlantic, where they form large schools with skipjack tuna and strain prey out of the water like smaller fish, squid, and shrimp. Torpedo-shaped and strong swimmers, they are dark on top, fading to silver and th
They have small bronze colored finlets running from their sturdy pectoral and anal

Introduction The Florida Museum of Natural History (FLMNH) derives its purpose, mission, and authority as the natural history museum for the State of Florida from Florida Statute § 1004.56, which formally established the institution in 1917 at the University of Florida. Relevant portions are excerp
(AAM) and the Southeastern Museums Conference (SEMC) to which FLMNH subscribes, have

The Florida Museum asked its members to share their most beloved natural history treasures for an online exhibition. Enjoy a few of their submissions below! If you’d like to submit an object to be included in the exhibition, please send a photo wit
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Threatened and endangered species of the Everglades include: Plants American Alligator American Crocodile Sea Turtles Birds Florida Panther Manatee Threatened wildlife includes species, subspecies, or isolated populations that are likely to become endangered in the ne
Recovery plans have been established for all listed sea turtle species.

A new book co-authored by a Florida Museum researcher examines the rich and distinct histories of the Caribbean islands before the arrival of Europeans and presents findings from the first excavation of a Carib culture site. In “The Caribbean before Columbus,� Florida Museum of Natural History Ca
Some of the findings surprised the archaeologists, who together have about 80 years

The Florida Museum of Natural History offers several awards to support and recognize student research. These include Travel Awards, which assist with research-related travel, and Student Excellence Awards, which honor outstanding student research in natural science, biodiversity, or anthropology. A
All of these awards are funded by the generous endowments from individuals who have

Paragaleus pectoralis This small shark has a slender body, long snout, and large oval eyes. The fins are somewhat small except for the elongated, pointed pectoral fins, and it has an asymmetric caudal (tail) fin. This specialized feeder preys mostly on cephalopods like squid and octopus, but will
Danger to Humans There have been no documented attacks on humans by the Atlantic

The Louis C. and Jane Gapenski Endowment, via the Department of Natural History Fall 2024 Travel Award, allowed me to attend and present Florida Museum of Natural History (FLMNH) Vertebrate Paleontology (VP) research and methods at the 84th Annual Conference for the Society of Vertebrate Paleontolog
This was my first oral presentation at SVP, as I have presented posters since 2015