23 Mummified Animals that Would Make Really Good Jerky

Last month, scientists discovered the perfectly preserved remains of a 35,000-year-old saber-tooth tiger cub in Siberia. If you’re anything like me, the first thing you thought when you saw it was, “Yum!”

There’s just something so enticing about old, dry meat. It’s like artisanal beef jerky. Here are some pictures of long-dead mummified animals that would be perfect for chewing on if museums weren’t so uptight about their exhibits. You have to admit they look delicious if you set aside the smell, appearance, taste, and potential for prehistoric diseases.