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Kristin Rossetti

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Awards & Honors

Florida Museum of Natural History among winners of Gainesville Beautification Award

April 25, 2025

At a recent ceremony, the Gainesville City Beautification Board recognized ten local businesses and organizations with the 2025 Gainesville Beautification…
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Florida Biodiversity

Maintaining an essential habitat: What’s good for pollinators is good for utility companies too

September 24, 2024

Electric power companies dedicate significant resources to clearing overgrown plants and debris from the area surrounding power lines. These areas…
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Awards & Honors

Daniels Lab receives UF Champions for Change award

June 5, 2024

The Daniels Lab at the Florida Museum of Natural History has received a Champions for Change award in recognition for their…
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Life on Earth

Rare and iconic Atala butterflies retain ancient pattern of wing symmetry

November 1, 2022

Nature seems to have an inexhaustible supply of inspiration when it comes to butterflies. With over 18,000 species, each with…
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