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1. A 4 foot walrus penis bone sold at auction in 2007 for $8,000.

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Discovered in Siberia, the fossilized baculum, or penis bone, is from a species of walrus that went extinct 12,000 years ago. The piece curves to a point and is covered with weathered skin and dry muscle tissue.

The auction house said it was believed to be the largest known mammal penis fossil.

Seen below is a portion of a fossilized Walrus penis bone that sold today at auction for $8000. Click image to see the whole photo. This marvel of nature, some 4.5 feet long, was purchased by the holding company that owns the Rilpeyâ��s Believe it or Not! Museums.

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Fact Page: A 4 foot walrus penis bone sold at auction in 2007 for $8,000.
Date Added: 2011-02-27 15:37:54
Fact Category: Animal Fact

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