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
Five Facts: Kudzu in Florida
Kudzu is one of the best-known weeds in the U.S. Some consider it the poster child of invasive plants –…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
Five Facts: Portuguese man-of-war
The Portuguese man-of-war, Physalia physalis, is found in every ocean except the Arctic and often washes up on Florida’s coasts….Read More
Get to know Florida’s fossil pearls
Perhaps you have worn a string of pearls around your neck, paid for a diver to retrieve what you hope…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
Florida’s rare blue bee rediscovered at Lake Wales Ridge
The Sunshine State’s iconic wildlife includes the American alligator, the Florida panther, the scrub jay and the manatee. But some…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
Five Facts: Cat’s-claw vine in Florida
Cat’s-claw vine is a common non-native weed in Florida that usually blooms from March through June. Look for its showy…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