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.

Intro
Adventure Alberto Lopez
Mammoth
Columbian Mammoth
Mastodon
Mastodon vs Mammoth
Megalodon
Food Resources
Megalodon Extinction
Giant Ground Sloth
Why did these animals get so big
Why did these animals become extinct
Fossil sites in Florida
Conclusion
QA Session
Mary Hess
FLMNH Collections
The Thrill of Discovery
Has anyone ever tried to steal the fossils
What is the newest fossil collected