Thylacina Posted November 8, 2004 #1 Share Posted November 8, 2004 I found these pics on the YowieHunters website, check 'em out! It said on the website that it was found torn off in a gate. Scary stuff! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dowdy Posted November 8, 2004 #2 Share Posted November 8, 2004 2nd one looks like a glove. Looks like a slot at the bottom for your hand to go in Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kikuchiyo Posted November 8, 2004 #3 Share Posted November 8, 2004 well it's because the hand was dryed, that also make the skin look like leather. *** I say badger or tatoo paw. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deimos Posted November 8, 2004 #4 Share Posted November 8, 2004 Hmmm, those are some massive claws. Has there been DNA testing performed on the hand? I want to see some DNA tets results, but the claws do appear to have some wear. Very interesting Thylacina! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mad Manfred Posted November 8, 2004 #5 Share Posted November 8, 2004 They're real I'd say, though not off a Yowie. Probably a Sloth or Armadillo or something similar. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nobody Posted November 8, 2004 #6 Share Posted November 8, 2004 ditto "Mad Manfred" My first thought was a sloth, however there is no scale to go by. Look at these pics; http://sacredheritage.com/normita/images/sloth-3.jpg http://www.hcc.hawaii.edu/~pine/images/Sloth.jpg Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Diebytheflyguy Posted November 8, 2004 #7 Share Posted November 8, 2004 I found these pics on the YowieHunters website, check 'em out! It said on the website that it was found torn off in a gate. Scary stuff! 347923[/snapback] Relative to the supposed size of the Yowie, it is not possible for this to be its hand/claw/paw. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DJ_5150 Posted November 8, 2004 #8 Share Posted November 8, 2004 Relative to the supposed size of the Yowie, it is not possible for this to be its hand/claw/paw. I agree. I'm very curious on the animal that they came off of though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thylacina Posted November 9, 2004 Author #9 Share Posted November 9, 2004 Hmmm, those are some massive claws. Has there been DNA testing performed on the hand? I want to see some DNA tets results, but the claws do appear to have some wear. Very interesting Thylacina! 347979[/snapback] This is what it said on the website: The hand had been sent to the ANU, however nodoby, not even the experts could say exactly what creature it belonged to. The hand measured 25cm in length. The night before the hand was found, the residents said they could hear screaming and roaring coming from their paddock. When investigated the next morning, this is what they discovered. The hand will always remain a mystery, as it was finally destroyed by the owners due to deterioration and bad odours. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IdahoGhostHunter Posted November 9, 2004 #10 Share Posted November 9, 2004 sorry, what's a "yowie"?? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mad Manfred Posted November 9, 2004 #11 Share Posted November 9, 2004 sorry, what's a "yowie"?? 349627[/snapback] Australia's answer to Bigfoot. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Diebytheflyguy Posted November 9, 2004 #12 Share Posted November 9, 2004 (edited) Hmmm, those are some massive claws. Has there been DNA testing performed on the hand? I want to see some DNA tets results, but the claws do appear to have some wear. Very interesting Thylacina! 347979[/snapback] This is what it said on the website: The hand had been sent to the ANU, however nodoby, not even the experts could say exactly what creature it belonged to. The hand measured 25cm in length. The night before the hand was found, the residents said they could hear screaming and roaring coming from their paddock. When investigated the next morning, this is what they discovered. The hand will always remain a mystery, as it was finally destroyed by the owners due to deterioration and bad odours. 349570[/snapback] 25cm! Thats pretty big. But is the size of the hand, not including the length of the claws and do you know how wide it is? Edited November 9, 2004 by Diebytheflyguy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
girty1600 Posted November 9, 2004 #13 Share Posted November 9, 2004 It is indeed an interesting pic. I would love to hear more..... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deimos Posted November 9, 2004 #14 Share Posted November 9, 2004 Hmmm, those are some massive claws. Has there been DNA testing performed on the hand? I want to see some DNA tets results, but the claws do appear to have some wear. Very interesting Thylacina! 347979[/snapback] This is what it said on the website: The hand had been sent to the ANU, however nodoby, not even the experts could say exactly what creature it belonged to. The hand measured 25cm in length. . The hand will always remain a mystery, as it was finally destroyed by the owners due to deterioration and bad odours. 349570[/snapback] Damn! Why do they always destroy evidence like that???? I hate that! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Apocalyptic Cryptid Posted November 9, 2004 #15 Share Posted November 9, 2004 i also first thought of a sloth.... why would an upright creature need that big of claws curled like that umless they dug or climbed tree.... *i dont totally remember what yowie is so if it does and im thinking bout somthing else.....well just ignore me...* Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mad Manfred Posted November 10, 2004 #16 Share Posted November 10, 2004 Hmmm, those are some massive claws. Has there been DNA testing performed on the hand? I want to see some DNA tets results, but the claws do appear to have some wear. Very interesting Thylacina! 347979[/snapback] This is what it said on the website: The hand had been sent to the ANU, however nodoby, not even the experts could say exactly what creature it belonged to. The hand measured 25cm in length. . The hand will always remain a mystery, as it was finally destroyed by the owners due to deterioration and bad odours. 349570[/snapback] Damn! Why do they always destroy evidence like that???? I hate that! 350279[/snapback] Very convienient. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Panthera leo atrox Posted November 10, 2004 #17 Share Posted November 10, 2004 Probably some known species Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Canadian Rottweiler Posted November 10, 2004 #18 Share Posted November 10, 2004 That claw is defenitly from a sloth.Or else some kind of ground digger,like an anteater.I am quite positive that this is not from a Yowie. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
little_niccy Posted November 10, 2004 #19 Share Posted November 10, 2004 The pictures are very interesting. I have to admit that it does look like a sloth's hand, the only problem is that the only sloth species that I'm aware of are two-toed and three-toed sloths and, from what I can see, it looks like this hand has five toes on it. The only other possibility I can think of is a sloth bear, but the sloth bear isn't found in Australia I don't think. Could the claw, having been found in Australia, belong to a koala bear? This hand looks like it was used for climbing and koalas spend a lot of their time in eucalyptus trees. Anyway it's just a thought. It'd be really interesting to find out where it came from. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deimos Posted November 10, 2004 #20 Share Posted November 10, 2004 The pictures are very interesting. I have to admit that it does look like a sloth's hand, the only problem is that the only sloth species that I'm aware of are two-toed and three-toed sloths and, from what I can see, it looks like this hand has five toes on it. The only other possibility I can think of is a sloth bear, but the sloth bear isn't found in Australia I don't think. Could the claw, having been found in Australia, belong to a koala bear? This hand looks like it was used for climbing and koalas spend a lot of their time in eucalyptus trees. Anyway it's just a thought. It'd be really interesting to find out where it came from. 350467[/snapback] Welcome to the UM forums Little_Niccy! We're always glad to have new members! I hope you enjoy this site! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mr_halo Posted November 10, 2004 #21 Share Posted November 10, 2004 those hands look familar, like an existing animal... but i can't put my finger on which animal... *wonders where the rest of the yowie went* Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thylacina Posted December 12, 2004 Author #22 Share Posted December 12, 2004 i also first thought of a sloth.... why would an upright creature need that big of claws curled like that umless they dug or climbed tree.... *i dont totally remember what yowie is so if it does and im thinking bout somthing else.....well just ignore me...* 350314[/snapback] A yowie's an Australian version of bigfoot. And I agree with you on the claws. The animal the hand came from must be a digging creature like a wombat or a quoll. I don't think it came from a sloth either because sloths don't have thumbs. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wolftrax Posted December 12, 2004 #23 Share Posted December 12, 2004 (edited) I'd have to agree with Wombat, or at least a digging animal. Looks like it was partially decomposed, which made most of the fur fall out and the skin over the claws pull back, making them look even longer. Here's a pic of a wombat paw. Edited December 12, 2004 by wolftrax Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crazy_boy Posted December 12, 2004 #24 Share Posted December 12, 2004 why oh why was it destroyed? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Falco Rex Posted December 12, 2004 #25 Share Posted December 12, 2004 Probably to avoid further testing. That way it gets to remain a mystery and nobody cab prove they were trying to pass off a regular animals paw for a Yowies'..Happens all too often. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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