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Thursday, January 7, 2010

Woolly Mammoth (Mammuthus primigenius)

I seem to be on an urban wildlife theme lately so I might as well include this Victoria resident whom I visited with today. Don't miss the chance to say hello to him this week - it's Admission by Donation Week at the Royal BC Museum. I spent the whole afternoon there - my first visit in about 30 years. I expect I'll be going back soon. It's full of fascinating things and well worth the price of admission.

4 comments:

Leif Hagen said...

We don't have these in Minnesota! But then, you have polar bears and reindeer running around in the streets in Canada, too, eh?
: - )

Chuck Pefley said...

Great image, Benjamin! I'll bet his dental hygienist shudders when Woolly walks into the office -:)

Anonymous said...

I took this same picture about a year ago...

ms toast burner said...

I think I was about 11 when I first saw Woolly - 30 plus years ago! - and he still fills me with awe! I love that thing and have always thought he's looking direct at *me*! haha... which your photo captures perfectly!