Until a time machine is invented, fossils represent the only information we have about extinct animals. The information contained in fossils can be developed and enhanced by proper preparation techniques. This information can also be preserved for future generations through proper conservation and
hours.The iron deposits had turned to a soft, powdery film
Science off Tap, Mushrooms at the Museum, speaker and film
Confirmed Megamouth Shark Sightings There have been 273 confirmed occurrences of megamouth sharks around the world and we are investigating reports of additional individuals. There is a small area in Taiwan where this species is frequently caught as bycatch in commercial drift nets. These localize
A film crew was onhand and shot a film of this specimen
The first Collectors Day at the Florida Museum of Natural History was part of our International Museum Day celebration on May 18, 1980. It hosted 20 collections and highlighted the importance of them and museums. Our last Collectors Day in 2020 hosted over 110 collections with 2,100 visitors, conti
In movie theaters are 6 of the Harry Potter films,
The Randell Research Center (RRC) is a program of the Florida Museum of Natural History. We are dedicated to teaching the archaeology, history, and ecology of southwest Florida. Our motto is, „As we learn, we teach.“ Situated on the scenic western shore of historic Pine Island, the RRC enco
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Address / Contact Information Randell Research Center Calusa Heritage Trail 13810 Waterfront Drive Pineland, Florida 33945 Phone: 239-283-2157 Email: RRC@FloridaMuseum.ufl.edu Hours of Operation The Calusa Heritage Trail is open daily for self-guided visits from sunrise to sunset. Please
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The island of Nihoa, a slice of jagged rock that juts out of the Pacific Ocean, is the sole refuge for a rediscovered species of native Hawaiian land snail previously presumed to be extinct. First recorded in 1923, Endodonta christenseni lacked a scientific name and description until now. It is l
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