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A flying giant
The Science Museum of Virginia last week unveiled a 750-pound sculpture of a Quetzalcoatlus that's now hanging from the ceiling.Why it matters: The prehistoric reptile that lived among dinosaurs — but wasn't actually a dinosaur — is the largest flying animal known to exist.Zoom (way) in: The Quetzalcoatlus (pronounced ket-zel-co-WAT-luss) lived between 70 and 66 million years ago and weighed around 500 pounds. The stuff of nightmares. Image: Courtesy of the Science Museum of VirginiaTo celebrate the massive addition, the museum is hosting a family-friendly Science After Dark: Prehistoric Party on Friday from 5-8pm.Adult tickets are $17.50, and the event includes hands-on, prehistoric-themed activities.
Forced to Change: What’s Affecting Virginia Seafood and Fishing?
CHINCOTEAGUE, Va. (WFXR) — Captain Matt Mason looked across Curtis Merritt Harbor and reflected: “Fishing is something I’ve done my whole life.” Mason, a charter fishing guide, has worked the sea for more than four decades, much of that guiding trips for summer flounder operating his business, Marshland Charters. Summer flounder is a species of […]
USDA cites Natural Bridge Zoo for bird environments, documentation
This story is part of our ongoing coverage of The Natural Bridge Zoo's legal problems starting with a Dec. 6, 2023 search warrant. To catch up from the beginning, click here. LEXINGTON – Weeks after the Natural Bridge Zoo’s animal seizure trial, a federal inspection found several deficiencies with the zoo’s records and bird habitats. ...
Pharrell Williams musical now filming in Central Virginia and looking for extras
A musical based on the life of Virginia native and singer-songwriter, Pharrell Williams, is filming in Central Virginia, and they're looking for extras! 8News spoke with casting director Chad Darnell to learn more.
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