More Transitional Whales
Wow, whale transitionals are starting to feel mundane.
Ladies and gentlemens, Maiacetus inuus.
Thanks to Geoff and Redd Foxx.
UPDATE: Here’s a little more detail.
UPDATE: Here’s a new image (click to enlarge):
On top is Dorudon, another primitive whale with obvious, tiny hind legs. This is clearly an ocean going whale. On the bottom is our beloved Maiacetus, with obvious, less tiny hind legs. Clearly this animal can walk on land, at least a little bit. But compare the two skulls! They are ridiculously similar! I expect people like Answers in Genesis to try to make believe that this is not really a whale, so, having pointed this out, let me say it in advance: Suck it, creationists.
Stumble it!
February 4th, 2009 at 3:08 pm
I wonder what the odds are that it was just a breach baby…
February 4th, 2009 at 3:16 pm
So far that’s the best joke of 2009.
February 6th, 2009 at 1:13 pm
Why are transitional whales so much awesomer than transitional snakes?
February 6th, 2009 at 1:40 pm
The same reason they’re awesomer than anything else. Look around you.