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The Florida Museum of Natural History inspires people to care about life on Earth. Located on the UF campus, we are also the state museum.

Gainesville, Florida
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Joined August 2009
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  1. 3 hours ago

    Naming the species after Tom Emmel was a natural choice, Andy Warren said. Tom's legacy includes his mentorship of many professional and amateur lepidopterists, and founding the only institution in the world solely dedicated to butterfly & moth research.

    Andy Warren with specimens
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  2. 3 hours ago

    Tom Emmel: “The fact that something can be preserved for future students and professional people to study at a time when new techniques are available to verify the discovery is very important.” 🦋

    Tom Emmel with butterflies
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  3. 3 hours ago

    Nearly 60 years ago, lepidopterist Thomas Emmel collected butterflies in the highlands of Mexico--they’ve finally been discovered to be a new species. A chance encounter by brought the small brown Cyllopsis tomemmeli into the spotlight. Story:

    New butterfly species
    Tom's notes
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  4. 24 hours ago

    Tonight! Watch to learn about the birds & the bees of butterflies with some of our scientists! April 4 at 8PM EST 🐦 + 🐝 of 🦋 🐛  About:

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    Apr 2

    Did you know we have 3 invasive mole cricket species in FL? Males burrow underground and sit at the entrance calling for female mates who fly in. One of their key predators, the Larra wasp, is also an active pollinator. Learn more,

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  6. Apr 3

    These bootlace worms can stretch longer than an Olympic-size swimming pool, and their goo contains a new family of toxins that is deadly to invertebrates like crabs and cockroaches (yes, we're talking about again, !). From

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    Apr 3

    "I don't think I’ll ever see anything like that ever again in my life," says the safari guide, laughing so hard she has to stop to breathe

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  8. Apr 3

    "Despite its profitability and global reach, the saltwater aquarium industry is largely undocumented." An interesting look at another facet of the exotic pet trade by :

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    Apr 3

    The Collection Manager of Environmental , just joined twitter! Nicole is a brilliant and experienced Zooarchaeologist! Follow her to find out what’s happening at .

    is a great idea! Mine is Hardhead catfish (Ariopsis felis). Still an osteological favorite.
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  10. Apr 3

    Leeches have gotten a bad reputation over the years, but apparently they're making a comeback in a few really cool ways! The bonus video is not for the squeamish though 😬 (from )

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  11. Apr 3

    Goliath frogs 🐸 are native to parts of Cameroon & Equatorial Guinea in western Africa, and they are listed as on the due to serious population decline. Their biggest threat is that they’re hunted as a food source, but they also suffer from habitat loss.

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  12. Apr 3

    Goliath frogs can grow to over 12 inches long from snout to vent, and can weigh >7 lbs! That's as big as some cats 🐱! Unlike most frogs, these amphibians don't have vocal sacs to produce a mating call. Instead, they produce a long whistling sound while holding their mouth open.

    Goliath frog bones
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  13. Apr 3

    Why are we talking about frogs on ? Goliath frogs (Conraua goliath) are the largest frog species in the world and these anurans have teeth! They're known to eat insects, worms, smaller frogs, crabs, young turtles and small snakes.

    Goliath frog skull teeth
    Goliath frog showing two types of teeth
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  14. Apr 3

    Speaking of UF , we love this video about insect & arachnid mimics by and Maddie from visiting the entomology collection at the !

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    Apr 2

    Love ? Love ? Join us tomorrow afternoon for the Elegance of Science award ceremony and reception. Winning images will be announced, followed by short talks by contestants.

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  16. Apr 2

    April 4th: Sex, Lies and Butterflies 🦋 Some of our scientists are featured on this new episode of ! (4/4, 8PM EST)

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  17. Apr 2

    Join us at on April 3rd (4pm-5:30pm) to celebrate the winners of our Elegance of Science competition. EoS allows students, staff & faculty to explore the link between artistic and scientific perceptions of reality. Browse art:

    event invitation, April 3rd, 2018, Marston Science Library
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    Mar 31

    🚨 Toxic plants can cause kidney failure in livestock! 🐄 Know what to look out for! 🚨

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    Mar 31

    Time for some during . The oak treehopper (Platycotis vittata; : ) can be found on a variety of oaks and is not a pest of its host trees.

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  20. Mar 31

    You can get the book later, of course 😁 but use the discount code today to save! 🐟 Fishes in the Fresh Waters of Florida 🐟 From University Press of Florida Discount code AU318 before March 31 Buy: About:

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