Mammals

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)

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)

*Polyurethane replica

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)

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)

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)

Pleistocene Bison Foot. Bison bison antiquus. Even-toed ungulate and ruminants. Pleistocene North America Bison antiquus, sometimes called the "ancient bison", was the most common large herbivore of the North American continent for over ten thousand years, and is a direct ancestor of the living American bison.B. antiquus was taller, had larger bones and horns, and was 15-25% larger overall than modern bison.

* Size: 23.8 inch.

* Museum quality replicas are cast in durable Polyurethane resins.

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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.