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.
Mammoth Moves Underway at the Museum
Standing several feet over the museum’s visitors, the Columbian Mammoth (Mammuthus columbi) has become an unforgettable sight for those entering…
Tree of Life evolution: Doug Soltis + LabX video collab
Doug Soltis, a distinguished professor here at the Florida Museum, collaborated with LabX’s Marketing Manager Nawar Nemeh on a series…
As summer break comes to an end for Alachua County schools, we would like to share this brief account of…
Shadow puppets for science: Exploring the biodiversity of imagination
While research tends to focus on data and facts, a science project recently turned to look at the fanciful way…
Saving what we know: The ambitious work to document marine biodiversity
Five miles off the coast of Timor-Leste in Southeast Asia, a Florida Museum marine biologist was part of a specialized…
Reflecting on Global Butterfly Week and the Power of Collective Science
The inaugural Global Butterfly Week successfully united thousands of butterfly watchers, educators, and field researchers to create the first...
Gift Shops on the Go: Unique Finds, Unexpected Surprises
While the Florida Museum of Natural History’s exhibits building is under renovation, staff have continued to innovate unique ways to…
Ten years of brewing conservation with butterfly beers
Ten years ago, scientists at the Florida Museum of Natural History wondered if they could persuade the community to raise…
The Southwestern Research Station (SWRS) is situated in the Chiricahua Mountains of southeast Arizona, a rugged terrain and an arid…
Butterfly Rainforest’s feathered friends find a cozy new nest during renovation
Contrary to what people may think, the Florida Museum of Natural History’s Butterfly Rainforest houses more than just butterflies with…
Illuminating Research: Photography brings scientific work into the light
We’re so proud to hear that Museum photographer Kristen Grace was once again recognized by the UPAA (University Photographers Association…
Taxonomic Research at the McGuire Center
Taxonomy is the science of naming, describing, and classifying plants, animals, fungi, and microbes based on shared characteristics such as…
Barcode milestone: A special saw palmetto specimen
“What is a herbarium?” Marc Frank’s voice echoes above the murmurs and shuffling of a dozen students heading down a…
McGuire Center Faculty Spotlight: Keith Willmott, Curator of Lepidoptera
In nature, like in everyday life, patience is a virtue and time is invaluable. In fact, the complete transformation of…
The Florida Museum, located on the University of Florida campus, invites you to join us as we “Stand Up &…
Creature Corner: Atlas Moths at the McGuire Center
The Rainforest Exhibits at the McGuire Center for Lepidoptera and Biodiversity at the Florida Museum of Natural History features many…
Outreach Events at the McGuire Center — Fall 2025
The McGuire Center for Lepidoptera and Biodiversity has continued to make public outreach a priority during the temporary closure of…
The McGuire Center and University of Florida have a deep history of studying the extraordinary phenomenon of Monarch migration, where…
The Florida Cottonmouth: More Bark Than Bite?
Florida has some pretty wild wildlife, especially when it comes to snakes. Of the 55 species of snakes established in…
New Student Award Honors Florida Museum Curator Jacqueline Y. Miller
A new student award honoring the late Jacqueline Y. Miller was established by the Southern Lepidopterists’ Society and given at…