Weird Anomaly Caught By Mars Curiosity - Jan 30, 2013

Another weird anomaly caught by Mars Curiosity.

Whatever this is it stands out from the surrounding scenery, could be a weird rock formation, but it does look very like a creature of some kind.

If you look closely at the from legs or paws you can quite clearly see shadows beneath them, this indicates the appendages are protruding out from the main body. In addition, it seems as if the upper part of the object consists of a kind of metal. (maybe two different objects?). Never seen a rock like that before!

Have a look yourself:
Raw image
Mars.jpl.nasa.gov/SOL173

Update:
Some readers are wondering if this photograph is really taken by the Mars Curiosity on Mars!
To confirm the authenticity, here is the data:

1. Go to: http://mars.jpl.nasa.gov/msl/multimedia/raw/?s=50
2. Go to: Raw Images Page 0173
3. Scroll down to: Mast Camera (Mastcam MSS-Malin)
4. Search the image: Mastcam Right - SOL 173 (2013-01-30, 23.39.36 UTC)
5. Click image and you see the anomaly.