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Life on Earth

The sun sets over the trees in Africa

Life on Earth

Least-studied areas of Africa reveal 41 new species of moths

December 20, 2012

In the rain forests of the Congo, where mammals and birds are hunted to near-extinction, an impenetrable sound of buzzing…
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An assortment of small shells arranged on a tray

Life on Earth

New test adds to scientists’ understanding of Earth’s history, resources

December 5, 2012

A new study co-authored by a Florida Museum researcher provides the first direct chronological test of sequence stratigraphy, a powerful…
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A black butterfly with yollow stripes across its lower wings

Life on Earth

New Jamaica butterfly species emphasizes need for biodiversity research

December 3, 2012

University of Florida scientists have co-authored a study describing a new Lepidoptera species found in Jamaica’s last remaining wilderness. Belonging…
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A carcass in a grassy clearing

Life on Earth

New study tests powerful new tool to advance ecology, conservation

November 28, 2012

A new study shows ecologists may have been missing crucial information from animal bones for more than 150 years. The study…
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Rob Robins holding large jar in collection aisle

Life on Earth

Publishing ichthyologist’s life’s work on cusk-eels

October 18, 2012

For Florida Museum of Natural History collection manager Rob Robins, biodiversity is something of a family theme. With his father…
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Close-up of cusk-eel under microscope

Life on Earth

Researchers name new cusk-eels useful for understanding environment

September 10, 2012

A study by University of Florida and University of Kansas researchers describing eight new cusk-eel species provides data for better…
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A blue and black butterfly clinging to a plant

Fieldwork

Guantanamo Bay Lepidoptera study sets baseline for future research

September 6, 2012

Florida Museum scientists publishing the first study on butterflies and moths of Guantanamo Bay Naval Station have discovered vast biodiversity…
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fancy case caterpillar

Life on Earth

New endemic species discovered in disturbed habitats of Hawaii

July 1, 2012

On the Hawaiian Islands, where isolated, vulnerable pieces of land are surrounded by thousands of miles of ocean, habitat destruction…
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clipper butterfly resting on pages of a notebook

Life on Earth

Science fair winner publishes new study on butterfly foraging behavior

April 30, 2012

University of Florida lepidopterist Andrei Sourakov has spent his life’s work studying moths and butterflies. But it was his teenage…
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beach overlooking distant island

Life on Earth

Researching 6,000 years of history in the Bahamas

February 1, 2012

The field of restoration ecology, in which native flora and fauna are re-established to create more sustainable environments, is taking…
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