Mammals

Cro-Magnon Skull

Cro-Magnons are recognized as the earliest know race of modern humans, Homo sapiens. Generally considered the earliest European descendants, Cro-Magnons lived between 10,000 and 35,000 years ago. The first Cro-Magnon specimens were discovered in France in 1868 along with many sophisticated tools, artifacts and cave paintings. Cro-Magnons are credited with creating the first calendar nearly 34,000 years ago.

*Skull Length: 20 cm (7.9 in)

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Australopithecus aethiopicus, widely thought to be the ancestor of A. robustus and A. boisei, is considered to be the link between A. afarensis and A. boisei. The most well known of the few fossil finds of this species is the famous KNM-WT 1700, or "Black Skull", from Lake Turkana, Kenya. This species, originally designated as Paraustralopithecus aethiopicus, was first discovered in 1967 on the Omo River of Ethiopia.

*Skull Length: 8.6in.

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Aegyptopithecus Skull Replica

Aegyptopithecus zeuxis., Aegyptopithecus zeuxis was discovered in Egypt in the early 1900’s. Aged at 33 million years old, Aegyptopithecus existed during the Oligocene epoch. At this time, the area now known as Egypt was a lush tropical forest. Based on dental and physiological morphology, it is believed that Aegyptopithecus was an arboreal species that fed on fruits and other soft plant parts in the treetops. This early primate, sometimes called the “Dawn Ape”, exhibited both ape and monkey characteristics and is thought to be the earliest known ancestor to the old world apes. Other Names: "Dawn Ape"

* Skull Length: 10 cm (3.9 in)

Aardwolf Proteles Cristatus Skull Replica

The aardwolf is the smallest member of the hyena family Hyaenidae. Unlike its larger carnivorous and scavenging cousins, the aardwolf is an insectivore, existing mainly on termites. Externally, aardwolves resemble hyenas, but their skull characteristics and dentition are very different. This resident of Sub-Sahara Africa prefers open sandy plains and bush country.

Specifications: Average Skull Length: 137mm/5.4in.

Globiocephala macrorhynchus.,Short-finned Pilot Whale Skull - The short-finned pilot whale is found throughout most of the tropical and temperate waters of the Pacific, Atlantic and Indian Oceans. The diet of this cetacean consists almost exclusively of squid. Short-finned pilot whales swim in groups called pods that usually number 10 to 50 individuals. This species is nearly indistinguishable from its relative the long-finned pilot whale. Specifications: CLASS: Mammalia ORDER: Cetacea FAMILY: Delphinidae Origin: Tropical and Temperate Oceans Info About Tooth Count Diet: Carnivore

* Skull Length: 56 cm (22.0 in)

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Pygmy Sperm Whlale Skull - The pygmy sperm whale, kogia breviceps , was once thought to be a larger form of the dwarf sperm whale, kogia simus . Now accepted as a distinct species, the pygmy sperm whale is found throughout much of the worlds tropical and temperate oceans. This species, as well as the sperm whale and the dwarf sperm whale, possesses a spermaceti organ from which it gets its name. This species feeds on squid crustaceans and small fish. Specifications: CLASS: Mammalia ORDER: Cetacea FAMILY: Physeteridae Origin: World Wide Diet: Carnivore

*Skull Length: 44 cm (17.3 in)

Delphimus delphis.,The Short-beaked common dolphin, once considered a sub-species of the Long-beaked common dolphin, inhabits most of the world’s oceans and seas with a few exceptions. This species feeds on a variety of small fish including squid, herring and sardines.

Specifications: CLASS: Mammalia ORDER: Cetacea FAMILY: Delphinidae

*Skull Lenght: 39cm./15.4in.

*Polyurethane replica from the real speciment.

Granpus griseus The Risso's dolphin, also called the Grampus dolphin, has a large range occurring in many of the world's oceans and seas. This species is gregarious, congregating in pods usually numbering 10 to 40 individuals. These congregations often include other cetacean species. Other Names: Grampus

Specifications: CLASS: Mammalia ORDER: Cetacea FAMILY: Delphinidae Origin: Tropical and Temperate Oceans .

*Skull Length: 56 cm (22.0 in)

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Lagenorhynchus obliquidens., Pacific White-sided Dolphin Skull - This gregarious species ranges throughout much of the temperate Pacific Ocean. This species can be found in groups numbering 10 to 100 individuals and occasionally intermingle with Risso's and Northern Right whale dolphins. This carnivore feeds primarily on cephalopods and schooling fish such as herring, anchovies, and sardines.

Specifications: CLASS: Mammalia ORDER: Cetacea FAMILY: Delphinidae Origin: Tropical and Temperate Oceans

*Skull Length: 39 cm (15.4 in)

kogia breviceps , was once thought to be a larger form of the dwarf sperm whale, kogia simus . Now accepted as a distinct species, the pygmy sperm whale is found throughout much of the worlds tropical and temperate oceans. This species, as well as the sperm whale and the dwarf sperm whale, possesses a spermaceti organ from which it gets its name. This species feeds on squid crustaceans and small fish.

*Specifications: CLASS: Mammalia ORDER: Cetacea FAMILY: Physeteridae Origin: World Wide Diet: Carnivore

Skeleton Length: 107in.

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Ursus maritimus., Polar Bears are extremely large predators and dangerous to humans. Often found on ice flows they lead a very nomadic life. This particular specimen is considered to be the second largest skull ever found.

*Specifications: CLASS: Mammalia ORDER: Carnivora FAMILY: Ursidae Origin: North America

*Skull Length: 16in.x9.6in.x6.8in.

Polyurethane replica from the original specimen from a private collection.

Ursus maritimus., Polar Bears are extremely large predators and dangerous to humans.

*Specifications: CLASS: Mammalia ORDER: Carnivora FAMILY: Ursidae Origin: North America

*Length: 13in.

Ribbon Seal Skull - This rare pelagic seal occurs throughout the Bearing Sea. Ribbon seals spend much of their lives away from shore, resting and birthing on pack ice. Although the ribbon seal moves fairly fast on land, their solitary lifestyle off sets any natural fear of humans, making them easy prey. In the 1960's, ribbon seal populations declined due to commercial over harvesting. With the introduction of management programs, ribbon seal populations are increasing and are now considered stable. Specifications: CLASS: Mammalia ORDER: Carnivora FAMILY: Phocidae Origin: North Pacific and Arctic Oceans.

* Skull Length: 19 cm (7.5 in)

Enhydra lutris.,The otter is a highly intelligent, playful, and inquisitive mammal. It is most famous for swimming on its back and using stones as tools to break open the hard shells of mollusks. Endangered because of its thick fur, this now protected relative of the mink is returning to stable population levels.

*Specifications: CLASS: Mammalia ORDER: Carnivora FAMILY: Mustelidae Origin: North America

Skull Length 135mm/5.3in.

Enhydra lutris., The otter is a highly intelligent, playful, and inquisitive mammal. It is most famous for swimming on its back and using stones as tools to break open the hard shells of mollusks. Endangered because of its thick fur, this now protected relative of the mink is returning to stable population levels.  *Specifications: CLASS: Mammalia ORDER: Carnivora FAMILY: Mustelidae Origin: North America. Type locality:san miguel island, Santa Barbara islands, California. 

Skeleton Length 49in.

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Cephalophus natalensis, The red duiker, also called the natal duiker, is native to coastal forest regions of southeastern Africa. This small antelope is a nocturnal species that feeds on leaves, stems and fruits of low-growing shrubs. Red duikers are a food source for leopards, eagles and man. This species numbers have declined in recent years due to de-forestation.

Specifications: CLASS: Mammalia ORDER: Artiodactyla FAMILY: Bovidae Origin: Africa

Skull Length: 15 cm (5.9 in)

Muntiacus reevesi,The Reeve's muntjac, also called the Chinese muntjac, is native to China and Taiwan, but has been introduced to parts of Europe where they are now a feral species. Male muntjac, like other deer, grow and shed antlers annually. However, unlike other deer, muntjac antlers are fairly small and not used for sparring. Instead, they grow large canines for this purpose.

*Specifications: CLASS: Mammalia ORDER: Artiodactyla FAMILY: Cervidae Origin: Asia

*Skull Length: 16.5 cm (6.5 in)

Muntiacus reevesi, The Reeve's muntjac, also called the Chinese muntjac, is native to China and Taiwan, but has been introduced to parts of Europe where they are now a feral species. Male muntjac, like other deer, grow and shed antlers annually. However, unlike other deer, muntjac antlers are fairly small and not used for sparring. Instead, they grow large canines for this purpose.

*Specifications: CLASS: Mammalia ORDER: Artiodactyla FAMILY: Cervidae Origin: Asia

*Skull Length: 16.5 cm (6.5 in)

Smilodon fatalis., Excavated from the famous La Brea Tar Pits, this specimen represents one of the largest, most complete saber-toothed cats ever found. This specimen's impressive canines measure 6.5" (16.5cm) long. This Pleistocene predator hunted by ambushing large mammals, slashing them with its canines, then following the animal till it bled to death. This species was also prone to scavenging dead and dying prey, which ultimately brought many of its kind to meet their fate in the tar pits. The saber-toothed cat became extinct over 10,000 years ago as its prey became more and more scarce due to human competition. This specimen is available in the "Tar Pit" finish as well as the natural bone color.

*Specifications: CLASS: Mammalia ORDER: Carnivora FAMILY: Felidae Origin: North & South America 

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2.3" Skull - Hydromys chrysogaster., commonly known as rakali, rabe or water-rat, is an Australian native rodent. It is the only member of the genus Hydromys with a range extending beyond Papua New Guinea and Indonesian West Papua. The species lives in burrows on the banks of rivers, lakes and estuaries and feeds on aquatic insects, fish, crustaceans, mussels, snails, frogs, birds' eggs and water birds.