Extinct Goose Identified in Ancient Egyptian Tomb
Since its discovery in the 1800s the Meidum Geese has been described as “Egypt’s Mona Lisa ,” said Dr. Romilio. According to the new study, Nefermaat was the eldest son of pharaoh Sneferu of Egypt's Fourth Dynasty: “a vizier, royal seal bearer and a prophet of Bastet, feline-headed goddess of protection.” The now extinct species of goose depicted in his tomb had “red, black and white markings on its face, grey wings with white marks and a speckled red breast distinct from modern red-breasted geese.” Supposedly extinct goose species as depicted in ancient Egyptian...
Source: ancient-origins.net