Fossil Replicas

Australopithecus africanus., designated STS 5, was discovered by Robert Broom and John T. Robinson in Sterkfontein, Transvaal, South Africa in 1947. Although originally considered female, study of the roots of the canine teeth has cast serious doubt on it's gender, leading most to believe it is,in fact, from a sub-adult male instead. 

*Skull Length:  19 cm (7.5 in)

Blarina brevicauda.,is the largest shrew in the genus Blarina, and occurs in the northeastern region of North America.It is a semifossorial, highly active, and voracious insectivore and is present in a variety of habitats. It is notable in that it is one of the few venomous mammals.

*Specifications: CLASS: Mammalia ORDER: Insectivora: Soricomorpha FAMILY: Soricidae

*Skull Length. 1.in.

Pandion haliaetus., Is a fish eating species spending much of its time near lakes, rivers and coasts. Osprey have a unique hunting method where they will hover above the water to locate prey, then plunge feet-first, snatching their dinner with powerful talons. The Osprey has a large range that includes most of North America, South America, Eurasia, Africa and regions of Australia. The osprey is also referred to as the "fish hawk" due to its diet.

Specifications:

• CLASS: Aves
• ORDER: Falconiformes
• FAMILY: Accipitridae
• Origin: World Wide Info
•  Skull Length: 7 cm (2.8 in)
• Polyurathane replica.

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)

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)

Payara Wolf Fish Skull Replica

Hydrolycus scomberoides. The Payara, also called the wolf or vampire fish, is found in tropical rivers of South America. Known for its fierce canine-like teeth, this predator feeds on many smaller fish species. Full-grown payara can reach a length of 46" and weigh up to 40 lbs. Other Names: "Wolf Fish", "Vampire Fish"

*Specifications: CLASS: Osteichthyes ORDER: Characiformes FAMILY: Characidae Origin: Amazon & Orinoco River Basin

*Skull Length: 8.1"

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Homo erectus.,Peking Man Skull - Modeled after the 1995 reconstruction of Peking Man created by Sawyer and Tattersall of the American Museum of Natural History, this Homo erectus skull is based on fossils of several individuals found in the caves at Zhoukoudian, China. It represents a complete male erectus skull dating from 500,000 years ago.

*Skull Length: 21.5 cm (8.5 in)

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.

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)

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.

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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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)

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)

Canis rufus.,The red wolf once ranged over much of the southeastern US. Today, the red wolf is only found in isolated reintroduction areas with populations numbering a few hundred individuals. This endangered species resembles the coyote but is slightly larger. The red wolf is a carnivore that eats a variety of small mammals and birds as well as deer. This original specimen resides in the Museum of Osteology collection.

ORDER: Carnivora FAMILY: Canidae Origin: North America

Skull 22.4x11.7x8.9cm/8.8x4.6x3.5in.

Buteo jamaicensis.,The red-tailed hawk ranges from Alaska south throughout Canada and the United States and in to Central America. With its acute eyesight, a sharp hooked beak and powerful talons, this species is an impressive predator. Red-tails eat a variety of small rodents, rabbits, reptiles, and carrion. This species is often wrongly referred to as a "chicken hawk," although it rarely preys on chickens.

Specifications:

• CLASS: Aves
• ORDER: Falconiformes
• FAMILY: Accipitridae
• Origin: North America
•  Skull Length: 9 cm (3.5 in)
• Polyurathane replica.

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)

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)

Lemur catta., The ring-tailed lemur is native only to southern Madagascar. This diurnal species eats mostly fruits, leaves and occasionally insects. The ring-tailed lemur lives in groups numbering from 5 to 25 individuals with little or no established hierarchy. In recent years, ring-tailed lemur populations have declined due to loss of habitat.

*Specifications: CLASS: Mammalia ORDER: Primates FAMILY: Lemuridae

*Skull Length: 3.4 in.

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)

*Polyurethane replica

Varecia variegate., The Ruffed Lemur is the largest species of lemur. Like most lemurs, it is crepuscular, being most active in the morning and evening. The Ruffed Lemur lives an arboreal life eating mostly fruits and occasional insects.

*Specifications: CLASS: Mammalia ORDER: Primates FAMILY: Lemuridae

*Skull Length: 10 cm (3.9 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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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.