Someone paid £50 for a taxidermy "fox head" at a West Country antiques fair because its slightly ridiculous googly eyes made them laugh. Weeks later, it sold at auction for £60,000 — after two sharp-eyed bidders independently realized it wasn't a fox at all, but the head of a thylacine: the extinct Tasmanian tiger. A Mislabeled Rarity The mount had been catalogued at … [Read more...] about A £50 “Fox Head” Bought at a Market Just Sold for £60,000 — Because It’s an Extinct Tasmanian Tiger
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Exploring the Diversity and Functionality of Claws and Talons: A Review of the Bone Clones Set of 31 Specimens
The animal kingdom is a vast and wondrous place, filled with creatures of all shapes and sizes. One of the most fascinating aspects of these creatures is their unique adaptations, which allow them to thrive in their respective habitats. Among these adaptations, claws and talons stand out as particularly intriguing, serving a variety of purposes from hunting and defense to … [Read more...] about Exploring the Diversity and Functionality of Claws and Talons: A Review of the Bone Clones Set of 31 Specimens
A ‘De-Extinction’ Company Wants to Bring Back the Dodo after 300 Years And Release Into Wild
The dodo could once again roam the earth after a de-extinction company announced ambitious plans to bring the long-gone bird back to life 300 years after it was wiped out. A de-extinction company has announced plans to bring back the dodo more than 300 years after the creature was wiped out. Colossal Biosciences, who previously vowed to resurrect mammoths and Tasmanian … [Read more...] about A ‘De-Extinction’ Company Wants to Bring Back the Dodo after 300 Years And Release Into Wild