Monday, July 26, 2004
Stellar's Sea Cow
It was discovered in 1741 by the Russian scientist George Stellar. A gigantic relative of the manatee, these docile creatures could reach 26 feet long and weigh over 7000 pounds.
Twenty-seven years later, humans killed the last one of them. Stellar was the only scientist to ever see one alive.
AMIQ: Stellar's Sea Cow
On a related note, New Zealand's moa was hunted to extinction several hundred years ago. If you've never seen a picture of these amazing and terrifying birds, here's your chance.
Twenty-seven years later, humans killed the last one of them. Stellar was the only scientist to ever see one alive.
AMIQ: Stellar's Sea Cow
On a related note, New Zealand's moa was hunted to extinction several hundred years ago. If you've never seen a picture of these amazing and terrifying birds, here's your chance.
