[Nottingham] Just how long has Tux been around?

[Martin]

Folks,

Our mascot may be a whole lot longer lived and larger than we ever imagined:

Ancient giant penguin unearthed in Peru
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/science-environment-11420635

"... 36 million years ago ... the penguin's feathers were brown and
grey, distinct from the black "tuxedo" look of modern penguins.

It was nearly twice the size of an Emperor Penguin, the largest living
species."


Phew!

Cheers,
Martin

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Martin Lomas
martin at ml1.co.uk
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