Iziko South African Museum

[Viergacht]

We visited the Iziko Museum a few years ago, and I thought you folks might like to see some snaps.

Without a doubt, this Suchomimus stalking a juvenile Jobaria is the most striking fossil mount in the museum.



Good ol' Carcharodontosaurus. Amazing how monstrously huge it is when you can look at it eye to eye.



Heterodontosaus in the classic roadkill pose.



There was a nice exhibit of the Archaeopteryx cast, a Compsognathus cast, and models of both, but this was the only photo that turned out well.



There were a few dino statues, but this one of a pair of hungry-looking Heterodonts screaming at termites was my favorite.



Where Iziko really shines are its collection of stem mammals. Lots of bitey-looking gorgonopsids!






Two gorgonopsids looking like sabre-toothed komodo dragons.



My sis goofing around with a dicynodont model - an exhibit was still being put together, it seems.



And last, a modern male elephant seal, which looks like a freakin' prehistoric monster!

[Halichoeres]

Nice pictures! To me, gorgonopsians look a lot like staple removers with faces:

[Soopairik]

Those are some very good photos
@Halichoeres Haha yeah true!

[Stuckasaurus (Dino Dad Reviews)]

Definitely going on the list if I make it to South Africa in the future!

[Derek.McManus]

Very nice pictures I particularly like the idea of sabre tooth komodo dragons, that's a scary thought!  It also took me a moment to work out what happened to your sister lol

Thanks for sharing with us all.

[acro-man]

Looks like a really interesting place to visit!