Zygoma
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My name is Paolo Viscardi. I’m the Zoology curator. I blog about my thoughts on a variety of scientific, sceptical and museological subjects.
Zygoma
2d ago
This week, having more or less recovered from last week’s bout of illness, I have a great little skull for you to have a go at identifying: Any idea which species this might be? As usual, you can leave your ..read more
Zygoma
1w ago
Last week I gave you this hansome critter to identify: I thought that it might prove tricky, since as with most of the Dead Zoo specimens, it’s quite faded. However, Adam Yates recognised it straight off the bat (if you’ll ..read more
Zygoma
1M ago
Last week I gave you this chunky chewer to try and identify: It wasn’t the easiest challenge, since it’s clearly a rodent, and rodents are the most diverse Order of mammals, with over two thousand species. Not only that, but ..read more
Zygoma
1M ago
This week I have an handsome specimen from the Dead Zoo for your identification delectation: Any idea of the species of this delightful critter? You can leave your thoughts, questions, and suggestions in the comments box below. Have fun with ..read more
Zygoma
1M ago
Last week I gave you this detail of a specimen from the Dead Zoo to identify: I don’t think anyone nailed the identification to species, but several of you get very close, with a trend towards the ursine. This is ..read more
Zygoma
2M ago
This week I have a detail of a specimen for you to have a go at identifying: Any idea what this toothy critter might be? I look forward to hearing your thoughts ..read more
Zygoma
2M ago
Last week I gave you this sturdy shoulder from a specimen in the Dead Zoo to try your hand at identifying: It’s big, chunky and definitely not something you’re likely to find while digging in your garden. The size might ..read more
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2M ago
This week, inspired by the discussion of the scapula of the last mystery object, I thought I’d give you this shoulder blade to have a go at identifying: Any idea which species this came from? I’m interested to hear what ..read more
Zygoma
2M ago
Last week I gave you this specimen from the Dead Zoo to have a go at identifying: It didn’t take long for Chris Jarvis to drop a great clue to the correct answer, and it seems that overall it was ..read more
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3M ago
This week I have a limb for your identification delectation: Do you have any idea of which animal what this might be from? As ever, you can leave your thoughts, questions and suggestions in the comments box below. Have fun ..read more