Month: July 2014

External link to Forelimb bone data predicts predator style (Thylacine)

Forelimb bone data predicts predator style (Thylacine)

At the start of their research, paleobiologists Christine Janis and Borja Figueirido simply wanted to determine the hunting style of an extinct marsupial called Thylacine (also known as the ‘marsupial wolf’ or the ‘Tasmanian tiger’). In the end, the Australian relic, which has a very dog-like head but … In the thylacine’s case the evidence from forelimb bone measurements supports their somewhat unusual status “One … Continue reading Forelimb bone data predicts predator style (Thylacine)

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‘Werewolf’ wreaks havoc on livestock in Central Philippine island

The island that the supposed werewolf inhabits is as remote and detached from civilisation as any other minor island in the Philippines. To reach it by boat from Romblon, people would have to travel five hours in a motorised outrigger boat, it is closer to the main Oriental Mindoro island, where most residents get their supplies. Full story at Gulf News! Cryptid Chronicles readers, what … Continue reading ‘Werewolf’ wreaks havoc on livestock in Central Philippine island

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Molecular analysis of ‘anomalous primate’ hair samples: a commentary on Sykes et al.

Perspective on Sykes hair analysis paper Paleontologist Norman MacLeod of The Natural History Museum recently commented on the Sykes hair analysis paper, doing an excellent job at providing perspective while bringing into question the hair samples that were not included in the analysis: “Does this evidence disprove the legends of the Yeti, Migyhur, Almasty, Sasquatch/Bigfoot? It does not. Scientific hypothesis testing of this sort is … Continue reading Molecular analysis of ‘anomalous primate’ hair samples: a commentary on Sykes et al.

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