Bizarre Beasts Past and Present

Jan. 29-April 24, $12, Academy of Natural Sciences, 1900 Ben Franklin Parkway, 215-299-1000, ansp.org.


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Published: Jan 26, 2011

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From oversize flightless birds to spiral-saw sharks, no kingdom is without its weirdos. Get a glimpse of some of nature's creepiest offerings at the Academy of Natural Sciences, where lifelike models and drawings illustrate how these creatures developed peculiar characteristics based on their environment and need for survival. During opening weekend, the Academy will bring out some of their fossilized wonders, too. But watch your back as you're taking it all in: Most of the monsters represented are long extinct, but some are as alive as you and me.

Jan. 29-April 24, $12, Academy of Natural Sciences, 1900 Ben Franklin Parkway, 215-299-1000, ansp.org.