American Alligator
A common sight in today’s Florida landscape, recent Museum research comparing modern and fossil skeletons shows […]
Agatized (Fossil) Coral
Agatized Coral forms when silica replaces the original calcium carbonate skeleton of a coral colony. This […]
Fossil Palm
Fossil plants from Alum Bluff represent a time when Florida’s climate was warmer and sea level […]
Horse Conch
The predatory Horse Conch can grow to twenty-four inches long in the marine waters around Florida. […]
Largemouth Bass
The economic impact of fishing in Florida is estimated to be $5.1 billion annually. This historical […]
Orange Blossom
Spaniards brought citrus to the Americas in the 15th century and orange trees became common in […]
Zebra Longwing
Zebra Longwings live an unusually long life, and can survive more than a month as adults […]
Northern Mockingbird
Northern Mockingbirds live throughout the U.S. in both urban and rural environments. UF researchers recently discovered […]
Songbird Bell Jar
Beautifully arranged specimens inside delicate bell jars were once a common display method in museums or […]
General Kirby Smith Collection
Kirby Smith was a Confederate general, amateur botanist and academic. He collected plants wherever he was […]
