Austin, Bullen 2019 student research award winners named
The Florida Museum of Natural History recently announced the winners of the 2019 Austin Award and Bullen Award for student…Read More
Curator of fishes Larry Page elected fellow of the American Fisheries Society
The American Fisheries Society selected Florida Museum of Natural History curator of fishes Larry Page as a member of its…Read More
Florida Invasive Species: Clown Knifefish
The Clown Knifefish, Chitala ornata, is native to Indochina, but has been found in South Florida starting in the 1990s….Read More
#MuseumLife, Holiday in the Field
We know our scientists work hard, so we make sure they have time off to relax, see family, and get…Read More
Becoming Visible: Adania Flemming
The University of Florida’s Florida Museum of Natural History celebrated 100 years of inspiring people to care about life on…Read More
#MuseumLife, Walking Catfish Specimens
The Florida Museum added 23 adult Walking Catfish specimens to its Fish Collection on 10/23/2017. These specimens were collected between…Read More
Five Facts: Walking Catfish in Florida
Five Facts About… Walking Catfish in Florida The Walking Catfish (Clarias batrachus) is a species of freshwater fish native to…Read More
Rain & Loaches in Thailand
Collecting in the field can run the gamut from spending a beautiful day walking along a pristine river to being…Read More
Five Facts: Fossil Shark Teeth in Florida
Five Facts About… Fossil Shark Teeth Hunting in Florida Whether you’re a casual seeker or a passionate paleontologist, living in…Read More
Shark scavenging helps reveal clues about human remains
Shark feeding habits are helping scientists identify marks on human bones found in the ocean. By analyzing shark scavenging behavior,…Read More