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For many decades, avocational (hobby/amateur) paleontologists have made very substantial contributions to this fascinating science in Alabama.

Most research on predation in the marine fossil record has focused on specimens from North America and Europe.

Join The University of Alabama Museums for a FREE and all-ages program with Award-Winning Marine Biologist, Dr. David Shiffman!

Happy Labor Day from The University of Alabama Museums!

In the fall, the return of football is highly anticipated. For most Alabama residents, late November showcases the game that they have waited for: the Iron Bowl.

University of Alabama undergraduate student, Maddy Dissinger,  is majoring in Biology and she is also enrolled in the Blount Scholars Program.

Ostracods are small crustaceans living in a variety of environments. They were also present in and on the ocean floor in Brazil 66 million years ago.

This program will teach young naturalists about pollinators, different species of pollinators, and their importance in the ecosystem and on agriculture. Nature is all around us and ready to explore!

Join Dr. Doug and members of the Discovering Alabama team at the Alabama Museum of Natural History for a special premiere of Discovering Alabama’s latest episode, “Alabama Quadricentennial”. 

Since it is Shark Week, we figured it would be the perfect time to announce a special FREE presentation about why sharks matter!