"Extinct 'Siberian Unicorns' Walked the Earth..." Topic
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Tango01  | 27 Nov 2018 9:09 p.m. PST |
…. Alongside Modern Humans. "Weighing up to 7,700 pounds, Elasmotherium sibiricum—an extinct hairy rhino popularly known as the "Siberian unicorn"—was thought to have disappeared as long as 200,000 years ago. An updated fossil analysis suggests this formidable species was still around some 39,000 years ago, and that Ice Age conditions, not human hunters, contributed to its demise. Paleontologists know of around 250 rhino species, of which only five still exist today. Among the most spectacular of these rhinos was Elasmotherium sibiricum—the Siberian unicorn. For the Neanderthals and modern humans who lived alongside and possibly hunted this massive creature in Eastern Europe and Central Asia, it must've been an impressive and deeply intimidating sight. Fossil evidence suggests Elasmotherium weighed over 3.5 tons, was covered in a thick coat of hair, and sported a horn of biblical portions, possibly as long as three feet (1 meter) in length….."
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| mwindsorfw | 27 Nov 2018 9:18 p.m. PST |
Yes, but did it fart rainbows? |
| Zephyr1 | 27 Nov 2018 9:44 p.m. PST |
If the ads are correct, maybe Skittles (but don't eat the… er, chocolate ones… LOL) |
| Wackmole9 | 28 Nov 2018 6:36 a.m. PST |
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| Tango01 | 28 Nov 2018 11:26 a.m. PST |
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| Augustus | 29 Nov 2018 12:26 p.m. PST |
Hmm. I am disturbed by the lack of research into repopulating various species. This particular beastie notwithstanding. |
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