Rodent extinctions in Hispaniola may have been caused by humans
The island of Hispaniola once had among the highest rodent diversity in the Caribbean, supporting 11 species that coexisted for…
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Rare and iconic Atala butterflies retain ancient pattern of wing symmetry
Nature seems to have an inexhaustible supply of inspiration when it comes to butterflies. With over 18,000 species, each with…
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Rachel Narducci takes on new role as vertebrate paleontology collections manager
Like many children, Rachel Narducci gained a love and appreciation of dinosaurs from the movie “Jurassic Park.” Unlike most kids…
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Frog forelimbs may be adapted for love and war as well as jumping
Hold out your arm with your palm facing downward. Now rotate your hand 90 degrees to give a thumbs-up without…
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Maria Vallejo-Pareja receives paleontology society grant in a first for frog researchers
Maria Vallejo-Pareja, a graduate student at the University of Florida, recently received the Estes Memorial Grant from the Society of…
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New hawk moth species are among the smallest ever discovered
Hawk moths are known for being some of the largest night fliers in the insect world. With wingspans of more…
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Chanchita may have the highest cold tolerance of all non-native fish in central Florida
When Florida Museum ichthyology collection manager Rob Robins brought home fish samples from central Florida in 2017, he didn’t anticipate…
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