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Finalized Andy the Anomalocaris Prototype

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Now at 20" inches long, the Cambrian cutie is just about perfect and just in time for #FossilFriday! More images to come!

Paleo Pals are paleontology plush toys that exemplify educational play while maintaining a high degree of scientific accuracy. Chenoa Ellinghaus – Paleoart & Illustration are in the process of prototyping. Stay tuned for prototyping news and our 
Kickstarter campaign launching in Summer 2015.

Adopt a cuddly prehistoric plush sea-bug that is educational and fun.

It’s CUTE! It’s WEIRD! It’s SCIENCE!

Anomalocaris canadensis: first described in 1892 by British-Canadian paleontologist Joseph Frederick Whiteaves. The most notable specimens were retrieved from the Burgess Shale in Yoho National Park, Canada. Several early paleontologists investigating the fossils mistakenly took distinct parts of the organism, (the mouth, pincers, and tail) and categorized them as three separate animals. Growing between 1 and 3 feet long, this intriguing relative of arthropods hails from the Cambrian period, about 508 million years ago. Believed to be one of the world’s first apex predators, it would have used its pineapple-shaped mouth to crush or suck unsuspecting victims into its gut. This odd yet endearing critter continues to puzzle and amaze the scientific world.

Image size
640x480px 111.37 KB
Make
NIKON
Model
COOLPIX S8100
Shutter Speed
10/506 second
Aperture
F/3.5
Focal Length
5 mm
ISO Speed
160
Date Taken
May 15, 2015, 12:08:35 PM
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*SQUEEK!!
Man I cannot wait to buy one of these.  X3   Just out of curiosity, I don't know if it'd be okay to ask but do you have an idea of what the price range be?  Just so I know how much to put to the side.  If you'd rather not answer that's totally cool!!! :D