The mystery of Japan's mummified "rainbow dragon" was recently solved by researchers. The skeleton dates back to the 11th or 12th century and was found in Nara.

We've come across doctored images, for example, of faux animals as diverse of stocky giraffes, baby dragons ... multi-colored "rainbow butterfly": This image was shared by "Pictures in History ...

Researchers believe they’ve cracked the mystery of a mummified “rainbow dragon ... was mummified. Pictures show the marten missing its forelegs, making it resemble a dragon.

Researchers believe they've cracked the mystery of a mummified "rainbow dragon ... and was mummified. Pictures show the marten missing its forelegs, making it resemble a dragon.