Mammals

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.

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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.

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)

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)

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.

Nycticebus coucang., The two species of slow loris, Nycticebus pygmaeus and Nycticebus coucang , are both native to southeast Asia. This nocturnal primate lives an arboreal life high above the forest floor. Slow loris are omnivores and will eat snails, insects, small vertebrates and fruits. The slow loris gets its name from its slow, deliberate movement, but can be surprisingly quick when grabbing prey.

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

*Skull Length: 6.4 cm (2.5 in)

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)

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.