From: Adam <""4thwormcastfromthemolehill\"{at}the field.near
the bridge">

Monte Davis wrote:
> "Rich Gauszka"  wrote:
>
>
>>I don't think they would use carbon dating.
>
>
> I'm guessing that was a misinterpretation by the BBC reporter (or
> perhaps a less-than-science-y zoo spokesman).
>
> Both shell and bone accumulate growth traces -- not as clear as tree
> rings, but quite usable for dating when correlated with other
> specimens.


Ah'd had 1200 kids by the time Mr Washington came along...now be a dear
& pass the lettuce 



Adam

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