School lesson gone wrong leads to new, bigger megalodon size estimate
A more reliable way of estimating the size of megalodon shows the extinct shark may have been bigger than previously…Read More
Poisonous plants in your Florida garden: Six deadly species to know
Plants contain a vast array of chemical compounds, some of which can be poisonous to humans, pets and livestock. These…Read More
Butterfly garden initiative expands to community centers, after-school programs
After being in a COVID-19 chrysalis for over a year, the Florida Museum of Natural History’s butterfly garden program is…Read More
Longtime Florida Museum supporters invest in state’s future with new McGurn Exhibition Hall
During its more than 100-year existence, the Florida Museum of Natural History has inspired people to learn and care about…Read More
Beware the underwater vampires
The sea is full of vampires, animals whose sustenance comes from the blood of other animals. We highlight five bloodsuckers…Read More
Celebrating pollinators
The fourth week of June is National Pollinator Week. What exactly is a pollinator? Why are pollinators important? Why should…Read More
Akito Kawahara talks insect declines – and what you can do – with Adam Conover
Comedian Adam Conover believed the world would be better off without mosquitoes – until entomologist Akito Kawahara joined his “Factually!”…Read More
Welcome to shark class
Last summer, the University of Florida and Florida State University set aside their longstanding rivalry to offer students a unique…Read More
Five invasive plants that might be lurking in your garden
This is National Invasive Species Invasive Awareness Week, a good opportunity for Floridians to familiarize themselves with several widespread invasive…Read More
Wrens aplenty and gulls galore: Highlights from the 2019 Gainesville Christmas Bird Count
The 62nd John Hintermister Gainesville Christmas Bird Count saw a profusion of great blue herons, flycatchers and whistling ducks –…Read More