Florida Fossils - Evolution of Life and Land

Embark on a 360° virtual tour through the "Florida Fossils: Evolution of Life and Land" exhibit at the Florida Museum, guided by youth outreach coordinator Alberto Lopez and Dr. Bruce MacFadden, curator of vertebrate paleontology and director of the University of Florida Thompson Earth Systems Institute. Journey back through geological time to witness Florida's fossil history across the Eocene, Oligocene, Miocene, Pliocene, and Pleistocene epochs. Discover Florida's first land animals and marvel at the parade of life through the ages. Explore fascinating topics such as the differences between mammoths and mastodons, the extinction of megalodon, the giant ground sloth, and reasons behind the gigantism and extinction of these ancient creatures. Learn about significant fossil sites in Florida and gain insights into the museum's collections, the thrill of discovery, and the security measures protecting these valuable specimens. Engage with a Q&A session featuring Mary Hess and delve into the newest fossil discoveries.