The world's largest heart is on display at the Royal Ontario Museum in Toronto offering visitors a chance to see the anatomical curiosity up close.
Home to mummies and dinosaur replicas,Toronto's ROM is no stranger to bizarre and curious sights. In a highly anticipated exhibition, the gallery is now providing a close and personal look at a heart that was recovered through circumstances that are equally tragic as they are rare. The organ was found inside of a blue whale carcass that washed up on the shore of Newfoundland's Trout river. The heart stand at 5 feet tall and weighs at least 400 pounds.
When Blue Whales die, they typically sink to the depths of the Ocean floor, making anatomical discoveries unlikely. The incident, which resulted in the untimely deaths of nine blue whales, resulted in an unmatched research opportunity.
What's Driving This Trend
- Anatomical Exhibitions
- Opportunity to create exhibitions featuring other anatomical curiosities.
- Rare Discoveries
- Exploring the depths of the ocean to find other rare anatomical discoveries.
- Sustainable Tourism
- Creating tourism packages to Newfoundland to experience blue whale watching and the opportunity to view anatomical exhibits like the heart.
Who This Affects Most
- Museum
- Museums can feature more anatomical exhibitions to attract visitors and increase revenue.
- Marine Biology
- Marine biologists can explore the depths of the ocean to discover more about marine life and anatomy.
- Ecotourism
- Tourism companies can offer sustainable tourism packages to Newfoundland centered around blue whale watching and anatomical exhibits.
