Crawling out of history: The Grand Turk tortoise
My Hero by Billy Collins Just as the hare is zipping across the finish line, the tortoise has stopped once…Read More
Clear as mud: The origins of early pottery in the Lucayan Islands
In our last “Talking Taino” we described a variety of ways that meals were prepared without clay pots. The invention…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
Investigating the Calusa
The Calusa may have been the only ancient people in North America who established a kingdom without practicing agriculture. Their…Read More
Gatorade fuels endangered Miami blue butterflies
A staple on the sidelines for Gator sports teams, Gatorade also replenishes a different kind of athlete at the University…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
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