Caesar moth, whale skeleton, a Pacific walrus, Chihuahua-sized fossil "beardogs"

 

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Meet one of the rulers of the moth world—in name, at least! Attacus caesar, or the Caesar moth: http://field.mu/jINn30dW2FP  #NationalMothWeek

 

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My, what big tusks you have! 1930 photo of a Pacific walrus: http://field.mu/nUTY30dHzA2  #TaxidermyTuesday

 

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Most of the Earth’s surface is ocean, but marine life accounts for only 15 percent of the world’s species:

 

 Chihuahua-sized fossil "beardogs" shed new light on evolution of dogs and their relatives: http://field.mu/sZyH30dCvqI 

 

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#MuseumWhales are helping "whale-come" @NHM_London's new #BlueWhale on 7/14! Our right whale skeleton in 1899: http://field.mu/P01T30dzubR

 

 

Ridiculously cute mouse lemurs hold key to Madagascar’s past: http://field.mu/oPbJ30dvH2U  #MammalMonday 

Did you know that butterflies and moths uncoil a special tube to feed on nectar?