Strange Biology

Description: The Vacanti Mouse, or the "Earmouse" was created by Joseph and Charles Vacanti as part of research to learn more about creating synthetic body parts for humans. There were actually several vacanti mice, which were immunocomprimised naked mice with synthetic, ear-shaped, biodegradable scaffoldings surgically implanted under their skin, seeded with cow cartiledge cells. The image of the "earmouse" became iconic, appearing in media like South Park and The Venture Bros., signifying the power — or horror — of science. 20 years later, I interviewed Joseph Vacanti about the mouse and its significance: http://www.newsweek.com/tissue-surgeon-ear-mouse-human-organs-transplant-cell-phones-666082

Description: Skulls from the following weird animals: Anzu Weilei (“chicken from hell” dinosaur), Anhanguera blittersdorfi (a flying reptile,) Thylacosmilus (basically, a saber-toothed thylacine,) then a babirusa (pig-like with weird tusks), synthetoceras (slingshot-nose), arsinotherium (rhino with two giant horns), and muntjac (deer with fangs.)

Description: show off your inner goblin/vulture/witch with this tribute to skulls and dirt

Description: The death and ascent of a Soemmerring's gazelle.

Description: What if Valerie had digested the bird a bit before he emerged? (Japhet property of Mortis Ghost)

Description: You read the blog, now buy the merch. Strange Biology is a Tumblr about anonymous animals, mutants, and mad science. Check out this custom-made design of a jumping mutant antelope skeleton with craniofacial duplication, or diprosopus. (Specifically, it's a greater kudu.) Support the writer and show off your weirdness and affection for biology with some swag! Designed by Jen Luxton for use by Strange Biology. See Jen's work at www.JenniferLuxton.com. Visit Strange Biology at www.StrangeBio.com.

Description: Two-faced antelope engraving. This is the lighter version of another I have available. Art by Jen Luxton for Strange Biology.

Description: You read the blog, now buy the merch. Strange Biology is a Tumblr about anonymous animals, mutants, and mad science. Check out this custom-made design of a jumping mutant antelope skeleton with craniofacial duplication, or Diprosopus. (Specifically, it's a greater kudu.) Support the writer and show off your weirdness and affection for biology with some swag! Illustration by Jennifer Luxton for use by Strange Biology. See Jen’s work at www.JenniferLuxton.com. Visit Strange Biology at www.StrangeBio.com. You can also buy the Strange Biology book here: http://www.cetipublishing.com/strange-biology1 And the book on Kindle here: https://www.amazon.com/Strange-Biology-Anomalous-Animals-Mutants-ebook/dp/B018Q6XI94