Frozen Baby Mammoth

Wow.

Russian scientists say they have obtained the most detailed pictures so far of the insides of a prehistoric animal, with the help of a baby mammoth called Lyuba found immaculately preserved in the Russian Arctic.

The mammoth is named after the wife of the hunter who found her last year. The body was shipped back to Russia in February from Japan, where it was studied using computer tomography in a process similar to one doctors use to scan patients.

“We could see for the first time how internal organs are located inside a mammoth. It is pretty important from a scientific point of view,” said Alexei Tikhonov, deputy director of the Russian Academy of Science’s Zoological Institute, who has been leading the project.

1. It’s too bad they can’t stuff it and send it to the U.S.

   The RNC could use it as a mascot for the 2008 convention. It would be the perfect symbol for the party as they unite behind John McCain.

   Posted by on April 12, 2008 at 1509 hrs




2. Not that is funny!! (and I’m even a Republican).

   Posted by on April 12, 2008 at 1709 hrs




3. Owen?  Can you imagine what would happen to either of us if we named a mammoth, even a baby one, after one of our beloved spouses?

   I’m thinking that might be a poor choice around here.

   Posted by on April 13, 2008 at 0633 hrs