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Fossil Animals and Plants Featured
in the Hall of Florida Fossils


Hemiauchenia: A fossil llama with a history

Lepus: An extinct hare

Oreodont: A rare find in Florida

Platygonus: One big American pig

Sabal palmetto: Florida's Proud Palm

Titanis walleri: The elusive Terror Bird



Coming Soon:

• Eremotherium: Seeing is believing—one of the world's largest ground sloths

• Pomatodelphis: The longest of the long-nosed river dolphins



Further Reading:

• Please visit the Museum's Teacher Resources page for additional materials, including the "Uncovering Florida's Fossil Past" module and a recommended reading list for adults and children.