We love museum's of Natural history and unfortunately the national one in Washington was only partly
open when we were there, so we were thrilled to see the Florida one in Gainesville. It was amazingly
done by the University and should not be missed. They take you from the very early days million year
ago to today. Florida has changed from a small nub blow what is now Georgia to at least double it's
present size as the sea level has changed. Sea level change is a natural function as the climate
changes. The formation of the land bridge from South America to North America allowed many new
species of animals and plants to arrive in Florida. This was an extremely interesting trip. We went twice.
The first time we didn't have the camera, so we went back the next day to photograph many exhibits. I
feel much better informed about my state now.
open when we were there, so we were thrilled to see the Florida one in Gainesville. It was amazingly
done by the University and should not be missed. They take you from the very early days million year
ago to today. Florida has changed from a small nub blow what is now Georgia to at least double it's
present size as the sea level has changed. Sea level change is a natural function as the climate
changes. The formation of the land bridge from South America to North America allowed many new
species of animals and plants to arrive in Florida. This was an extremely interesting trip. We went twice.
The first time we didn't have the camera, so we went back the next day to photograph many exhibits. I
feel much better informed about my state now.
Florida Museum of Natural History in Gainesville, Florida
Two Mammoths. The one in the rear was found in the Alatacha River.
Seashore display.
Calusa village
Megladon jaws found in th Alatchua river. Lindsay is standing in the
back ground behind the glass.
back ground behind the glass.
Frigate bird.
These fiddler crabs were on little tracks and came out and back.
Wonderful wall with opening drawers that had models and info inside..
Coastlines of Florida 10,000 and 6,000 years ago. Sorry Al Gore, the
sea level has been going up and down long before the SUV.
sea level has been going up and down long before the SUV.