Another look at the ancestors of the modern whale, where I left off yesterday.
Notharctus is an early primate, and has a look rather like a lemur.
A second floor platform allows for a different view of those casts.
Up here are some of the mammals, long extinct, of the post-dinosaur era. They are gathered as reproductions in a central area.
And they are here in fossil form.
Megacerops had a lot in common with the rhino.
Hoplopheneus was similar to a cat, though true cats wouldn't evolve until 17 million years ago. It was a hunter.
The boar is archaeotherium, which went extinct 23 million years ago.
Back down below and among the dinosaur fossils again. Fossils might include plants.
Hesperornis was a flightless bird that hunted in the water.
Amazing display of creatures that once inhabited earth!
ReplyDeleteIndeed.
DeleteSkeletons are looking very good
ReplyDeleteThey do.
DeleteNever knew about the diving bird.
ReplyDeleteIt is neat.
Delete...lovely, but today we have way too many low life forms!
ReplyDeleteTrue.
DeleteIt is a cool exhibit! Have a great day!
ReplyDeleteThanks.
DeleteFossils are always interesting and fascinating.
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