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Updated June 4, 2024

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Non-Human Mammals Love the Suburbs, Too

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After a multi-year burial in horse manure, Stumpy was excavated, scrubbed with soap, and brought to the Museum where she was later put on display.

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It mostly has to do with grease.
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