Legendary Singer Tom Jones Lends Name to Beloved Woolly Mammoth Exhibit

In a delightful tribute to legendary singer Sir Tom Jones, the National Museum Cardiff has unveiled a new woolly mammoth exhibit named "Tom Bones." The life-size 3D model of the ancient creature has quickly become one of the museum's most popular attractions, with over 18,000 visitors taking part in a vote to determine its name.

After hearing the news, the 85-year-old Sir Tom Jones took to social media to express his excitement, stating, "It's not every day you have an ancient woolly mammoth named after you." The iconic Welsh singer also encouraged his followers to support "our wonderful museums," highlighting the importance of these cultural institutions.

The "Tom Bones" exhibit has been on display at the National Museum Cardiff for the past eight months, captivating visitors with its impressive size and lifelike appearance. Other potential names considered for the mammoth included Benigeidfran, Tusks, BFM (Big Friendly Mammoth), Sir Tusks-A-Lot, and Mammoth McMammoth Face, but "Tom Bones" ultimately emerged as the clear favorite.

According to Mared Maggs, the Head of the museum, the naming vote has truly captured the imagination of visitors. "Tom already feels like a part of the museum family, and we're excited to welcome more visitors to come and meet him," she said, underscoring the exhibit's growing popularity and the museum's enthusiasm for its new "resident."