Skull & Skeletons

Buceros vigil., The Helmeted Hornbill was once heavily hunted for its “horn” which was carved for religious ceremonies. The status of this species is now considered endangered and is protected in all of its range. The female hornbill will use mud to seal herself in a hallowed tree during nesting, allowing only a small opening where her mate can bring her food.

*Specifications: CLASS: Aves ORDER: Coraciiformes FAMILY: Bucerotidae Origin: Malaysia, Borneo, Sumatra

* Skull Length: 21 cm (8.3 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.

Phataginus tricuspis., is one of eight extant species of pangolins ("scaly anteaters"), and is native to equatorial Africa. Also known as the white-bellied pangolin or three-cusped pangolin, it is the most common of the African forest pangolins.

*Specifications: Class: Mammalia Order: Pholidota Family: Manidae

*Skull Length 3in.

Manis javanica.,This species is native to the Indomalayan region of Southeast Asia. Pangolins are unique mammals covered in though keratin scales. This species is nocturnal and solitary, but has been observed in pairs during breeding. Pangolins possess an extremely long tongue used for feeding on ants and termites. The Malayan pangolin is also equipped with a set of impressive claws that can be used for defense and to aid in digging burrows and for food.

*Specifications: CLASS: Mammalia ORDER: Pholidota FAMILY: Manidae Origin: Southeast Asia

*Skull Length: 8.3 cm (3.3 in)

Manis gigantea.,The giant pangolin, native to Africa, is the largest member of the order Philodontia (meaning "scaled animals"). Pangolins do not possess teeth but specialize in eating insects, particularly ants and termites. This nocturnal species has tough keratin scales covering much of its upper body. When threatened pangolins can coil in a ball to protect their vulnerable under belly as well as emitting a foul smelling spray from their anal gland.

*Specifications: CLASS: Mammalia ORDER: Pholidota FAMILY: Manidae Origin: Africa. 

* Skull Length: 15.5 cm (6.1 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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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)

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)

Hexaprotodon liberiensis.,Native to west African, the pigmy hippopotamus was not known to science until the late 1800's. In outward appearances, this species closely resembles a baby common hippo, but is less amphibious in nature. Inhabiting swamps and riparian areas, the pigmy hippo is primarily nocturnal, spending the day sleeping in the forest and feeding on aquatic vegetation at night. 

* Specifications: CLASS: Mammalia ORDER: Artiodactyla FAMILY: Hippopotamidae Origin: West Africa.

* Skull Length: 35 cm (13.8 in)

Stenella attenuata., The pantropical spotted dolphin, native to tropical and warm temperate waters, is one of the most abundant dolphin species. This species is gregarious and spends much of its time offshore in deep water. Pods range from only a few to several thousand individuals. Despite a decline in recent decades due to numerous tuna net entanglements, pantropical spotted dolphin populations are estimated to be in excess of two million.

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

*Skull Length: 42 cm (16.5 in)

Thryonomys swinderianus., The cane rats, also called grass cutters, is a large rodent species native throughout sub-Saharan Africa. Considered a pest in many areas due to the damage they can inflict on crops, the cane rat is also eaten by many locals. It is for this reason that farming of the cane rat as a sustainable food source has become popular in parts of central and western Africa.

*Specifications: CLASS: Mammalia ORDER: Rodentia FAMILY: Thryonomyidae.

*Skull. 4.5in. x 2.6in.

Cricetomys gambianus., giant pouched rat. Native to sub-Saharan Africa, these large rats range from 36-46 cm (14-18 in). Named for their large cheek pouches, this nocturnal species is omnivorous, feeding on vegetation and invertebrates.

*Skull Length: 7.7 cm (3.0 in)

Tachyoryctes sp., The sub-family Tachyoryctinae consists of 13 species of east African mole rats. Eastern mole rats are solitary, fossorial rodents that dwell in elaborate underground tunnels. Habitat for these mole rats include grasslands, woodlands, savannah and agricultural areas. Tachyoryctine mole rats are herbivorous, feeding on roots, bulbs, tubers, and grass.

*Specifications: CLASS: Mammalia ORDER: Rodentia FAMILY: Spalacidae Origin: Africa

*Skull Length: 4.5 cm (1.8 in)

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.

Tamias sp.,The chipmunk is a small variety of ground squirrel. There are 22 species of Chipmunk found across North America, 21 of which are only found in the western United States. All chipmunks have fur lined cheek pouches in which they carry their foods of choice, seeds and nuts. In addition, chipmunks will eat insects and berries.
Specifications: CLASS: Mammalia ORDER: Rodentia FAMILY: Sciuridae Origin: North America
Skull Length: 4.5 cm (1.8 in)

Hydrochoerus hydrochaeris.,The capybara is the worlds largest rodent weighing up to 80kg (176 lbs.) This semi-aquatic species is native to South America where it occupies a variety of densely vegetated habitats. Capybara are capable of running as fast as a horse and will retreat to water when threatened. Capybara are hunted for their skin, oil and meat in much of their range.
Specifications: CLASS: Mammalia ORDER: Rodentia FAMILY: Hydrochaeridae
Skull 216mm/ 8.5 in x W 4.75 in x H 4.75 in.

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Castor canadensis.,The American beaver is the largest rodent found in North America. These aquatic herbivores make large dams of wood and mud to flood and create habitat. Using their large incisors, beavers can chew through the biggest trees. It is for this reason that the American beaver has become a nuisance in some areas where they are overpopulated.

*Specifications: CLASS: Mammalia ORDER: Rodentia FAMILY: Castoridae Origin: North America

*Skull Length: 14 cm (5.5 in)

Agouti Skull Replica

Dasyprocta sp.,There are 11 species of agoutis native to the rainforests of Central and South America. Agoutis are a small to medium-sized rodents that feed on fruit, seeds and vegetation. Agoutis play a major role in rainforest ecology as a seed disperser and as a food source for predators such as ocelot, boa constrictors, caiman and humans.

*Specifications: CLASS: Mammalia ORDER: Rodentia FAMILY: Dasyproctidae Origin: South America 

*Skull Length: 12 cm (4.7 in)

Nycticebus pygmaeus., The pygmy slow loris is nocturnal and arboreal, and is most commonly found in semi-evergreen, secondary,and mixed deciduous forests. It is distributed east of the Mekong River in Vietnam, eastern Cambodia, Laos, and Yunnan province in southern China.

*Specifications:Class: Mammalia Order: Primates Family: Lorisidae

*Skull Length: 2.8 in.