Mammoth in Trafalgar Square - General Discussion

Pinkvelvet · 15-11-2006, 14:55

The Natural History Museum has placed a lifesize replica of a woolly mammoth in Trafalgar Square, to show the possible consequences of global warming and climate change over the next 50 years in Britain.. Also on show are a hippo tusk, found in Trafalgar Square itself, a woolly mammoth tooth and a stone age implement.

Does anyone know how long it is due to be there? Do youlike going to see special events like this? Did yousee the walking elephant in London recently?

PamelaL · 15-11-2006, 14:56

Won't it get wet?

5th Horseman · 15-11-2006, 15:00

What is an Ice Age coming after all, so much for Global Warming then

Pinkvelvet · 15-11-2006, 15:01

BBC NEWS link

http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/england/london/6150798.stm

Schism · 15-11-2006, 15:02

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Originally Posted by Pinkvelvet

BBC NEWS link

http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/england/london/6150798.stm

Hooray for photos!

Pinkvelvet · 15-11-2006, 15:03

I want to take my own photos though lol

PamelaL · 15-11-2006, 15:03

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Originally Posted by Pinkvelvet

BBC NEWS link

http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/england/london/6150798.stm

It looks like a promotion for Ice Age 3.

15-11-2006, 16:12

Put it on a plinth instead of that other horrible 'sculpture' (hope I've got the square right

)

susie-4964 · 15-11-2006, 16:20

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Originally Posted by 5th Horseman

What is an Ice Age coming after all, so much for Global Warming then

As a believer in evolution rather than Creationism, doesn't it take a bit longer than 50 years for a new species to evolve?

susie-4964 · 15-11-2006, 16:21

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Originally Posted by Zero gravitas.

Put it on a plinth instead of that other horrible 'sculpture' (hope I've got the square right

)

You have, and I know the one you mean - it just isn't attractive, I'm afraid, I'd rather have the mammoth any day!

5th Horseman · 15-11-2006, 16:21

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Originally Posted by susie4964

As a believer in evolution rather than Creationism, doesn't it take a bit longer than 50 years for a new species to evolve?

Fur coats for Elephants wont take too long to knock up in some far east sweat shop.

15-11-2006, 16:30

Whats the betting somebody sprays it pink with purple spots before the nights out.

grassmarket · 15-11-2006, 16:41

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Originally Posted by Pinkvelvet

The Natural History Museum has placed a lifesize replica of a woolly mammoth in Trafalgar Square, to show the possible consequences of global warming and climate change over the next 50 years in Britain..

We'll get mammoths back? Cool! Why does no one ever spell out these kinds of benefits to global warming? Do we get to nominate species we can bring back? I'm voting for those giant flightless carniverous birds that used to rule the South American pampas.

Martin

Shrike · 15-11-2006, 16:45

I want the Triceratops back please.

susie-4964 · 15-11-2006, 16:46

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Originally Posted by Shrike

I want the Triceratops back please.

Velociraptors are quite cute, but they'll never replace the budgie.

15-11-2006, 14:55	#1
Pinkvelvet Forum Member Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Essex/East London border Posts: 7,981	Mammoth in Trafalgar Square The Natural History Museum has placed a lifesize replica of a woolly mammoth in Trafalgar Square, to show the possible consequences of global warming and climate change over the next 50 years in Britain.. Also on show are a hippo tusk, found in Trafalgar Square itself, a woolly mammoth tooth and a stone age implement. Does anyone know how long it is due to be there? Do youlike going to see special events like this? Did yousee the walking elephant in London recently?

15-11-2006, 14:56	#2
PamelaL Forum Member Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Worcestershire Posts: 55,230	Won't it get wet?

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5th Horseman Forum Member Join Date: Jul 2003 Gender: Male Location: Frozen North Services: Sky, Broadband Posts: 8,412	What is an Ice Age coming after all, so much for Global Warming then

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Pinkvelvet Forum Member Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Essex/East London border Posts: 7,981	BBC NEWS link http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/england/london/6150798.stm

15-11-2006, 15:03	#6
Pinkvelvet Forum Member Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Essex/East London border Posts: 7,981	I want to take my own photos though lol

15-11-2006, 16:12	#8
Zero gravitas. Posts: n/a	Put it on a plinth instead of that other horrible 'sculpture' (hope I've got the square right )

15-11-2006, 16:30	#12
Zero gravitas. Posts: n/a	Whats the betting somebody sprays it pink with purple spots before the nights out.

15-11-2006, 16:45	#14
Shrike Forum Member Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Nottingham Posts: 3,237	I want the Triceratops back please.