Futabasaurus Enamel Pin (Futabasaurus suzukii) Volume 8 known as the reindeer in

known as the reindeer in Eurasia

Beautifully detailed replica of a Springbok skull

The yellow-billed cuckoo feeds primarily on insects

The skinned-out hands and feet are sometimes turned in as homicide remains

fan-like ears

Futabasaurus Enamel Pin (Futabasaurus suzukii) Volume 8 known as the reindeer inMove over Loch NessJapan has its own plesiosaur celebrity: Futabasaurus suzukii. Discovered in the Futaba Group of Fukushima in 1968, this Late Cretaceous marine reptile stretched about 7 meters long, with a swan like neck, streamlined body, and flippers built for slicing through the seas. It was the first elasmosaurid ever found in Japan, making it a paleontological icon and local treasure. With a mouth full of sharp, conical teeth, Futabasaurus