Futabasaurus Enamel Pin (Futabasaurus suzukii) Volume 8 Each specimen exhibits distinct dental

Each specimen exhibits distinct dental variation and pathological conditions

Beautifully detailed replica of a Springbok skull

A second species

With their stocky build and massive horns as a primary ring of defense

The yellow-billed cuckoo feeds primarily on insects

Futabasaurus Enamel Pin (Futabasaurus suzukii) Volume 8 Each specimen exhibits distinct dentalMove 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