Most comprehensive tree of life to date now includes humans
An international team of scientists including Florida Museum researchers has generated the most comprehensive tree of life to date on…
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Record diversity of ancient crustaceans may provide clues for fate of today’s reef crabs
A University of Florida scientist has discovered a record biodiversity hotspot in Spain for 100-million-year-old crustaceans with possible implications for…
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Small cookiecutter sharks feed on flesh of great whites
Researchers have discovered the great white shark, one of the most feared ocean predators, can occasionally become prey for the…
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River turtle species still suffers from past harvesting
When it comes to conservation efforts, the biggest, cutest and most recognizable animals are often the first to gain public…
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Least-studied areas of Africa reveal 41 new species of moths
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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Unearthing St. Augustine: America’s oldest city
Ask many Americans what they know about early colonial America, and Disney’s “Pocahontas” will probably enter the conversation. Although the…
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New test adds to scientists’ understanding of Earth’s history, resources
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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New Jamaica butterfly species emphasizes need for biodiversity research
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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New study tests powerful new tool to advance ecology, conservation
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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New ancient shark species gives insight into origin of great white
The great white shark is one of the largest living predatory animals and a magnet for media sensationalism, yet its…
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