Florida Museum of Natural History researchers have co-authored the first comprehensive
Evolution DNA study shows hornworm pests have Central American origins by Danielle
monarch populations in North Central Florida shows that caterpillars and butterflies have – been declining since 1985 and have dropped by 80 percent since 2005.
Florida Biodiversity Florida monarch butterfly populations have dropped 80 percent
According to a new study, children think they have less access to common measurement
Education Research Children have less perceived access to important tools than
The island of Hispaniola once had among the highest rodent diversity in the Caribbean, supporting 11 species that coexisted for thousands of years. Today, only one rodent species remains within the island’s two countries of Haiti and the Dominican Republic, and its prospects for survival are uncerta
Life on Earth Rodent extinctions in Hispaniola may have been caused by humans
Similar to other animals, fish have evolved to have different types of teeth depending – For example, most fish that eat other fish (carnivores) have teeth that are designed – , hold on to, and cut their prey whereas most fish that eat plants (herbivores) have
Conservation + Research Florida Museum Fish Collection Similar to other animals, fish have
Scientists have long known that frogs are oddballs when it comes to teeth. – Some have tiny teeth on their upper jaws and the roof of their mouths while others
, has true teeth on its upper jaw and bony fangs on its lower jaw, which do not have
Visitors are sometimes surprised to see birds flying around in our Butterfly Rainforest exhibit. Species like our adorable canaries are chosen as great roommates since they don’t pose any harm to our butterfly residents. There are also a number of species of finches hopping and swooping around, like
Learn More Exhibits Yes, we have birds in the butterfly exhibit!
Tourism may be damaging the very destinations treasured by visitors. Global tourism has increased fourfold over the last 30 years, resulting in human-induced shell loss that may harm natural habitats worldwide, according to Florida Museum of Natural History Thompson Chair of Invertebrate Paleontolog
Life on Earth Seashell loss due to tourism may have global impact by Stephenie
Fish have evolved to have different types of mouths depending on what their diet – Fish that have terminal or protrusible mouths generally feed on other fish.
Research Sawfish Conservation + Research Florida Museum Fish Collection Fish have
incredible opportunity to learn about bryophytes and lichens and to apply what I have – Most importantly, I feel really lucky to have met an incredible group of fun and
Most importantly, I feel really lucky to have met an incredible group of fun and
