Recent research conducted by British scientists suggests that dinosaurs may have heated up the Earth’s climate through the severity of their own natural gas.
WHOEVER SMELT IT, DEALT IT….
Apparently our prehistoric chums dealt it in a big way. Calculations reveal that, as a whole, the dinosaur population produced 520 million tons of gas a year. These emissions created a “greenhouse effect,” absorbing infrared radiation from the sun and trapping it in the Earth’s atmosphere, leading to increased temperatures. Learn more at the BBC News site!
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The world’s oldest human red blood cells have been identified on the body of “Oetzi the Iceman,” a 5,300 year old human cadaver, remarkably well-preserved, which was found frozen in the Italian Alps in 1991. Oetzi, who is believed to have perished from an arrow wound in his back, is the world’s oldest natural human mummy. Due to the rapid rate at which blood cells degenerate, this discovery is all the more miraculous. Read more at BBC NEWS…
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Four new species of crabs were recently discovered and they’re turning lots of heads! These colorful fellows were found near the Philippine island of Palawan. Rare sorts indeed, some of these species can only be seen on Palawn, and nowhere else in the world! Read more on msn.com!
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Here's a fantastic photograph sent to us by one of our valued, super-awesome customers! Chris D. bought this Framed cat skeleton (carrying a quail skeleton in his mouth!) from The Evolution Store and he is LOVING IT! Chris wall-mounted this skeletal masterpiece and light-displayed it for all to admire! The quail never stood a chance against the cat's natural agility, ferociousness, and taste for fresh game.
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A new study reports that the ranking of Rhesus monkeys within their social group, and the level of accompanying stress of that status, directly alters their genetic condition. Social and associated stress has been revealed to effect the expression of nearly 1,000 genes in these monkeys, many of which have a marked impact on immune functioning. Data of similar effects on humans has yet to be obtained. Read More on Science Daily.com.
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Russian and South Korean scientists have teamed up to embark on a strange and exciting project. The intention of this joint research experiment is to successfully clone a prehistoric wooly mammoth from genetic material over 10,000 years old! “By replacing the nuclei of egg cells from an elephant with those taken from the mammoth’s somatic cells, embryos with mammoth DNA could be produced and planted into elephant wombs for delivery” says Hwang In-Sung of South Korea’s Sooam Biotech Research Foundation. Is the modern age really ready for cohabitation with these gargantuan tuskers? Is this unusual experiment doomed to disaster? Read More Here!
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Skull Sticker Drawing by Alex Minott
Here is another installment of the Evolution Soundtrack for your listening enjoyment. As Manager of The Evolution Store, I have attempted to wrangle the store iPod in order to help shape the feel of our shop. I have tried to add music which is (I hope) quirky, intelligent, unexpected and interesting, but which adds to the experience of exploring the natural treasures we offer.
Photograph by Bill Mueller. Courtesy of the Museum of Texas Tech University.
The Museum of Texas Tech University (MoTTU) is featuring a fantastic new installation called “The Ice Age on the Southern Plains.” This fantastic exhibit features a beautiful skull of the long-extinct Arctodus simus, more commonly known as the Short-faced Bear. Also in attendance is a skeleton of the likewise departed Smilodon californicus, or as you may know him — the Sabertooth Cat! These replica items, obtained from The Evolution Store, carry the legacy of these once formidable prehistoric carnivores. Built to kill, these bad boys were incredibly fierce hunters. Hundreds of them met their demise in the La Brea tarpits, as they nosed around in search of delectable mammoths. The exhibit, which is awaiting it’s grand opening, is sure to be a feast for the senses!
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Short-faced Bear Skull (Replica)
The Evolution store is pleased to announce that we are partnering with Joss & Main for an amazing limited-time sales event! Joss & Main is a premier shopping site that features fantastic discounts on specialty items from top brands. Log on to Joss & Main and shop from an exclusive selection of beautiful framed insects from The Evolution Store. Sale lasts from now until Saturday, March 10th, at 10am. Check it out!
It’s a wonderful thing when a niche interest such as taxidermy becomes a more accessible and user-friendly pursuit for the general public. This is where Susan Jeiven’s class on anthropomorphic mouse taxidermy enters the picture. Anthropomorphic taxidermy, the practice of mounting and displaying taxidermied animals as if they were humans, may appear like a somewhat morbid pastime at first glance, but Jeiven’s incredibly popular workshop has been sold out since December, and is booked solid through May! Sign up for this amazing workshop at the Observatory art and events space in Gowanus, Brooklyn! See some fantastic photos and find out more at The Daily Mail!
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