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.
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4 comments:

  1. Leif HagenJanuary 7, 2010 at 4:40 AM

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

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  2. Chuck PefleyJanuary 7, 2010 at 11:30 PM

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

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  3. AnonymousJanuary 9, 2010 at 12:28 AM

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

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  4. ms toast burnerJanuary 9, 2010 at 7:20 PM

    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!

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