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	The remains of an animal found in a sperm whale stomach in 1937 have now been accepted as a genuine reptilian sea serpent and it has been given the latin name ''Cadborosaurus willsi''.		The remains of an animal found in a sperm whale stomach in 1937 have now been accepted as a genuine reptilian sea serpent and it has been given the latin name ''Cadborosaurus willsi''.
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		+	==[[Connecticut River Monster]]==
		+	The Connecticut River Monster, a fresh water specimen, was originally described, in error, as a "Sea Monster". [[Read more about it here...\|Connecticut River Monster]]

	==Press==		==Press==

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−	[[Image:Seamonsterbissette09.jpg\|thumb\|500px\|The Connecticut River Monster, in its natural habitat—the riparian areas of the Connecticut and White Rivers. Reconstruction by Steve Bissette, 2009, c.e.]]
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−	~~== Connecticut River Sea-Monster==~~
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−	~~==The Carcass==~~
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−	'''Connecticut River Monster,''' (''Hydrohippokampos athesphatos lymanae'') previously unknown biological classification, formerly or sometimes still known as "Connecticut River Sea Monster" embalmed aquatic/amphibious specimen. Wax and baling wire. Illuminated. Custodian and interpretive administrator: Gulgo Vandersheltz Bargain.
−	<br>Too much as already been both said and written about this Aquatic Fauna specimen. Mysterious in origin and somewhat contumacious in aspect, he—or she—remains one of the most popular exhibits in the Museum.
−	~~<br>A selection of press and signage accompany the specimen in the Museum's exhibition room, case XDIV.~~
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−	~~fa.1994.65.em (''Pre-1997 catalog'')~~
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−	~~[[Image:Seamonsterskeleton09.jpg\|thumb\|300px\|The Connecticut River Monster skeletal structure, as depicted by Mr. Scott Mardis. 2000, c.e.]]~~
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−	~~==Specific Dimensions==~~
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−	~~[[Image:Seamonsterwithhair.jpg\|thumb\|300px\|Reconstruction of the fleshy parts, by Scott Mardis, 2000, c.e.]]~~
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−	~~Total length from tip of snout to end of tail: 8 ft., 5 inches.~~
−	~~<br>Length of skull: 18 inches~~
−	~~<br>Length of lower jaw: 15 inches~~
−	~~<br>§12 teeth in upper jaw, 6 each side. 12 teeth in lower jaw, 6 each side.~~
−	~~<br>Length of ears: 5 inches~~
−	~~<br>Length of neck: 2 ft. 18 neck vertebrae~~
−	~~<br>Length of torso: 1 ft., 8 inches, 14 torso vertebrae~~
−	~~<br>Abdominal ribs, 6 pairs. Each rib 11.5 inches~~
−	~~<br>Length of arm (humerus) bones: 8.5 inches~~
−	~~<br>Shoulder girdle, foot and finger bones missing~~
−	~~<br>Length of leg (femur) bones: 11 inches~~
−	~~<br>§Foot and toe bones missing~~
−	~~<br>Length of tail, 15 tail vertebrae: 4 ft., 9 inches~~
−	~~<br>§Some of the teeth are missing but the above numbers are what would have been there if the carcass was complete.~~
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−	~~[[Image:Seamonsterlecture.jpg\|thumb\|300px\|Main Street Museum director David Fairbanks Ford describes the Connecticut River Sea-Monster in a lecture given at the University of Vermont, 2000, c.e.]]~~
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−	~~==Exhibition==~~
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−	The Carcass of this unusual specimen was originally exhibited in a vitrine, far to small for the creatures dimensions, in the front room of the Main Street Museum, in its Headquarters on South Main Street, the former "Lena's Lunch" Building. At this time, in 1996, the owners of the Hotel Coolidge allowed the beast to be exhibited in the dining room of their establishment, during a fundraising dinner for "Riverfest."
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−	These exhibits proving so financially lucrative for the Museum, a ponderous vitrine was produced, featuring neo-classic elements and a commodious chamber which allowed the specimen to be observed and studied to its full measurements. At this time, Professor Gulgo Vandershelz Bargain was again called upon, to restore and interpret the remains of the creature, which, it must be said, were in such a state of natural decay, due to thier perhaps lengthy stay underwater—being molested by how many voracious, clawing, nibbling underwater creatures Heavens only knows—that Professor Bargains talents were taxed to their utmost in putting together a specimen that is at once languid and menacing; supple and minatory; lax and anxious. It can only increase the anxiety of the viewer, knowing that it was once alive, and swimming in the river, just a few feet from the Museum's own back door.
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−	~~Thus interpreted and displayed, the Monster was shown on the grounds of the Tunbridge World's Fair, during Vermont History Expo, in 1998.~~
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	==Historic Background==		==Historic Background==

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 ==The Carcass==
-'''Connecticut River Sea-Monster,''' unknown biological classification, embalmed aquatic/amphibious specimen. Wax and baling wire. Illuminated. Custodian and interpretive administrator: Gulgo Vandersheltz Bargain. Too much as already been both said and written about this Aquatic Fauna specimen. Mysterious in origin and somewhat contumacious in aspect, he—or she—remains one of the most popular exhibits in the Museum.
+'''Connecticut River Monster,''' (''Hydrohippokampos athesphatos lymanae'') previously unknown biological classification, formerly or sometimes still known as "Connecticut River Sea Monster" embalmed aquatic/amphibious specimen. Wax and baling wire. Illuminated. Custodian and interpretive administrator: Gulgo Vandersheltz Bargain.
 <br>A selection of press and signage accompany the specimen in the Museum's exhibition room, case XDIV.

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-[[Image:Seamonsterbissette09.jpg|thumb|500px|The Connecticut River Monster, as drawn by Steve Bissette, 2009, c.e.]]
+[[Image:Seamonsterbissette09.jpg|thumb|500px|The Connecticut River Monster, in its natural habitat—the riparian areas of the Connecticut and White Rivers. Reconstruction by Steve Bissette, 2009, c.e.]]
 == Connecticut River Sea-Monster==
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 ==The Carcass==
-'''Connecticut River Sea-Monster,''' unknown biological classification, embalmed aquatic/amphibious specimen. Wax and baling wire. Illuminated. Custodian and interpretive administrator: Gulgo Vandersheltz Bargain. Too much as already been both said and written about this piece. Mysterious in origin and somewhat contumacious in aspect, he—or she—remains one of the most popular exhibits in the Museum.
+'''Connecticut River Sea-Monster,''' unknown biological classification, embalmed aquatic/amphibious specimen. Wax and baling wire. Illuminated. Custodian and interpretive administrator: Gulgo Vandersheltz Bargain. Too much as already been both said and written about this Aquatic Fauna specimen. Mysterious in origin and somewhat contumacious in aspect, he—or she—remains one of the most popular exhibits in the Museum.
   fa.1994.65.em (''Pre-1997 catalog'')
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 [[Image:Seamonsterlecture.jpg|thumb|300px|Main Street Museum director David Fairbanks Ford describes the Connecticut River Sea-Monster in a lecture given at the University of Vermont, 2000, c.e.]]
 ==Historic Background==
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 '''Therapsida''' is a group of synapsids that include mammals and their immediate evolutionary ancestors. Called "half-mammals, half-amphibians" non-mammalian therapsids dating from the Early Cretaceous period show striking similarities to both the Connecticut River Monster and to scientific reconstructions of Champ.
 ==Press==

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 ==References and Links==
 [http://srbissette.com/?page_id=5342 See Monsters as only a Master of Comics could draw them here at Steve Bissette's own htmlpage!]
 [[category:Aquatic Mammalia]]

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	[http://www.upne.com/1-58465-782-0.html Read about (and buy!) the '''Vermont Monster Guide''' here, from the University Press of New England, 2009.]		[http://www.upne.com/1-58465-782-0.html Read about (and buy!) the '''Vermont Monster Guide''' here, from the University Press of New England, 2009.]
		+	[http://www.cryptomundo.com/cryptozoo-news/most-monsters/ Cryptomundo is writing about the latest, best and brassiest book about Vermont Monsters!]

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 ==Press==
 [[Connecticut River Sea-Monster, July 1995|Read our first press release about the Beast!]]
 [http://www.upne.com/1-58465-782-0.html Read about (and buy!) the '''Vermont Monster Guide''' here, from the University Press of New England, 2009.]