Mammals - Skulls & Skeletons

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)

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)

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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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)

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.

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)

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)

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.

The Moose (North America) or Elk (Europe). Alces alces, is the largest extant species in the deer family in North America.

Polyurethane cast of an original . 61cm/24in.

Balaenoptera acutorostra., - The minke whale, one of the smaller baleen whales, only reaches a length of 35' (10.6 M). Ranging throughout the cooler waters of the Atlantic, Pacific, Indian and Arctic oceans, the minke whale feeds on krill and small schooling fish. Hunting of the minke during the 20th century has lead to their decline. This species is now internationally protected.

Specifications: CLASS: Mammalia ORDER: Cetacea FAMILY: Balaenopteridae Origin: Worldwide

* Skull Length: 152 cm (59.8 in) Skull Width: 74 cm (29.1 in) Average Skull Height: 41 cm (16.1 in)

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Monachus monacus.,The Mediterranean monk seal, numbering fewer than 500 individuals in the world, is one of the world’s most endangered mammals. This species feeds on a variety of fish as well as octopus and squid. Mediterranean monk seals are diurnal and sensitive to disturbance. They have long been harvested for their skin and meat as well as being killed for competing with fishermen. Pollution, boat traffic, net entanglements and other human related problems have also lead to this seals decline. This specimen, originating from Northern Africa, was cast from a particularly large individual. .

*Specifications: CLASS: Mammalia ORDER: Carnivora FAMILY: Phocidae Origin: Mediterranean Sea.

* Skull Length: 31.75 cm (12.5 in)

Malayan Flying Lemur Skull Replica

Galeopterus variegatus., The Malayan flying lemur, also called the Sunda flying lemur, is native to much of southeast Asia including Indonesia, Thailand, Singapore and Malaysia. Despite its name, the flying lemur is not a true lemur nor does it actually fly. Instead, this gliding mammal belongs to a unique order called Dermoptera, containing only two species, The Malayan and the Philippine flying lemurs. Colugos have highly distinctive incisor teeth; they are comb-like in shape, with up to twenty tines on each tooth. The second upper incisors have two roots, another unique feature among mammals. Other Names: Colugo

*Specifications: CLASS: Mammalia ORDER: Dermoptera FAMILY: Cynocephalidae

*Skull Length: (2.9 in)

Orcinus orca.,- The killer whale, also known as the orca, is found throughout most of the worlds oceans and is considered to be the widest spread cetacean. The killer whale received its name from it predacious hunting skills. Killer whales feed on seals, fish, sea turtles, and large baleen whales. Although killer whales are not endangered, populations have declined due to pollution, ship traffic and reduced prey availability.

Specifications: CLASS: Mammalia ORDER: Cetacea FAMILY: Delphinidae Origin: Oceans World Wide.

Skull Length: 87 cm (34.3 in) Skull Width: 53 cm (20.9 in) Skull Height: 35.5 cm (14.0 in) *

Polyurathane replica from the real skull.

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Indus River Dolphin Skull Replica

Platanista minor.,  The Indus river dolphin is native to a small region of the Indus river system of Pakistan. Although this species is somewhat smaller than the Ganges dolphin and possesses several unique skull characteristics, it is considered by some taxonomist as simply a subspecies of the Ganges dolphin. The Indus river dolphin feeds on a variety of fresh water fish, resulting in many fishing net entanglements. This, along with pollution and increased human activity has led to a severe decline in this species population. In 2001 a survey concluded only 1000 individuals remain.

Specifications: CLASS: Mammalia ORDER: Cetacea FAMILY: Platanistidae Origin: Pakistan

Skull Length: 36.8 cm (14.5 in)

*polyurethane replica

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Cystophora cristata., The hooded seal is named for the males inflatable nasal bladder used to attract mates. This species is solitary except during the breeding season. Hooded seals feed on various fish including cod and halibut as well as squid. Female hooded seals nurse their pups for only four days. During this time, the pups can double their birth weight from 25 lbs. to 50 lbs.

*Specifications: CLASS: Mammalia ORDER: Carnivora FAMILY: Phocidae Origin: North Atlantic and Arctic Oceans.

*Skull Length: 25.5 cm (10.0 in)

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Phoca groenlandica.,The harp seal, also called the Greenland and saddleback seal, is found in the Arctic and northern Atlantic oceans. Primarily pelagic, harp seals live in the open sea and on pack ice. Harp seals can grow up to 6 ft.(2m) in length and 350 lbs.(160 kg) in weight. This species is carnivorous feeding on fish, crabs and other invertebrates. Harp seals migrate annually in search of food. Amazingly, these migrations can cover over 6000 miles (9600 km).

*Specifications: CLASS: Mammalia ORDER: Carnivora FAMILY: Phocidae Origin: North Atlantic and Arctic Oceans

*Skull Length: 20 cm (7.9 in)

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Solenodon paradoxus., The Haitian Solenodon is found exclusively on the island of Hispaniola. Although considerably larger, this species looks much like a shrew. Its head is large in proportion to its body and the rostrum is elongated. A defining characteristic of the solenodon is the os proboscis. This bone, located on the tip of the rostrum, supports its long cartilaginous snout. Haitian solenodons are insectivores, foraging for insects and other ground dwelling invertebrates.

*Specifications: CLASS: Mammalia ORDER: Insectivora: Soricomorpha FAMILY: Solenodontidae Origin: Hispaniola

*Skull Length:3.5in.

Grizzly Bear Skull Replica

Ursus artos horribilis., The grizzly bear is a subspecies of the North American brown bear. Grizzly bears are found throughout much of inland Alaska, portions of northern and western Canada, as well as isolated regions in Montana, Idaho and Wyoming. The grizzly is a large carnivore weighing up to 750 lbs. This species feeds on large prey such as moose, elk, and deer in addition to carrion and smaller mammals. Other Names: "Kodiak Bear "

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

*Skull Lengh 14.5in.

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Melex meles.,The European badger, also called the Eurasian badger, ranges throughout most of Europe and Asia. This species inhabits underground tunnel systems called setts. Badgers are omnivores eating a wide variety of vegetation, insects, small vertebrates and carrion.

*Specifications: CLASS: Mammalia ORDER: Carnivora FAMILY: Mustelidae Origin: Eurasia

*Skull Length: 14.5 cm (5.7 in)

Erinaceus europaeus.,also known as the West European hedgehog or common hedgehog, is a hedgehog species found in Europe, from Iberia and Italy northwards into Scandinavia.   It is a well-known species, and a favourite in European gardens, both for its endearing appearance and its preference for eating a range of garden pests. Many species of hedgehogs can roll into a ball, hiding all vulnerable areas of the body under the protective spines. Hedgehogs live under logs or in burrows that they dig. Hedgehogs are active only at night, and some species hibernate in the winter.

*Specifications: CLASS: Mammalia ORDER: Insectivora: Erinaceomorpha FAMILY: Erinaceidae Origin: Europe and Africa

*Skull Length: 4.5 cm (1.8 in)