The skeleton is an internal support structure composed of many individual, rigid organs called bones. Bones serve to provide movement of the body (in tandem with muscles and cartilage), as well as to protect internal organs and produce the hematocytes (blood cells) that deliver oxygen and fight infectious diseases. The earliest skeletons developed with the evolution of the first primitive fishes, having first evolved a spine from what was once a flexible notochord. From there, vertebrates (animals with a backbone) would evolve a number of different body styles, though always maintaining the same basic skeletal structure: 1 head, 1 body, 2 arms, 2 legs, and 1 tail. In time, some creatures would adapt in ways to reduce these body parts if the parts in question were no longer subject to necessary selection pressures that came with a changing environment. Examples would include the vestigial femurs of whales that remain in their bodies, or the curved coccyx bone of humans from which there was once a tail (though the coccyx has evolved to provide other functions as well). In rare occasions the bones of deceased animals can become fossils if the environmental conditions are right.
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-Size: 6”L x 3&1/2”H -Species: Hystrix cristata -Notes: An exceptional skull from the largest species of porcupine. When its quills are raised on its back it creates a "crest" shape, giving it its name. Contrary to popular belief, porcupines do not shoot their quills from their bodies. You will receive a...
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-Size: 2&1/4”L x 1”H -Species: Neovison vison -Notes: A very nice skull of the semiaquatic American mink, displaying the classic elongated cranium that is typical of most of its mustelid relatives. -Location: USA and Canada (introduced to western Europe, Russia, Iceland, and southern South America) This item can not be...
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-Size: 1&3/16"L -Species: Suncus murinus -Notes: An extremely odd and interesting skull. Also known as the "grey musk shrew", "Asian musk shrew" or "Indian musk shrew," these small mammals are native to South and Southeast Asia, but have become an invasive species in many parts of the world due to human transportation....
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-Display Size: 6&1/8”L x 5&1/8”W x 3/4”H -Species: Raccoon (Procyon lotor), Coyote (Canis latrans), Mink (Neovison vison), and Fox (Vulpes vulpes) -Notes: the baculum is a bone that is present in many Eutherian mammals. It aids in copulation. -Location: North America You will receive a different specimen of the same...
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-Size: 6”L -Species: Canis mesomelas -Notes: A great example of a classic mid-tier African predator. -Location: southern and eastern Africa This item can not be sent outside of the USA.
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-Size: 5&1/4" L -Species: Lynx rufus -Notes: The bobcat is named for the length and shape of its facial fur, giving it the appearance of a bob haircut. -Location: North America This item can not be sent outside of the USA.
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-Size: 5"L x 3&1/2"W x 2&3/4"H -Species: Lynx canadensis -Notes: A fantastic skull from one of North America's top predators. They are highly adapted to their snowy environment and are excellent swimmers. -Location: Canada, Alaska, and the northwest USA This item can not be sent outside of the USA.
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-Size: 9"L x 4&1/2"W x 5&1/4"H -Species: Papio ursinus -Notes: A stunning and large specimen of an adult chacma baboon with huge canines. The chacma baboon is one of the largest and longest species of monkey alive today. -Location: Angola, Zambia, Mozambique, South Africa, Botswana, and Zimbabwe This item can not...
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-Diaplay Case size: 18"L x 14"W x 12&1/2"H -Species: Callithrix jacchus -Notes: This beautifully articulated monkey skeleton is posed on a branch that is affixed to the display's base. The case can be removed from its base to reveal the skeleton. The case is outfitted with glass sides and a...
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-Size: 1.5"L -Species: Rattus norvegicus -Notes: A fine specimen of a rat skull. The jaws are glued together. You will receive a different specimen of the same amazing quality. -Location: Global distribution
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-Size: 7&3/4”L -Species: Canis latrans -Notes: A great example of a classic mid-tier American predator. -Location: North America This item can not be sent outside of the USA.
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-Skull Size: 5"W x 4&1/2"H -Dome Size: 3&1/2"L x 2&3/4"W x 2&7/8"H -Species: Macaca fascicularis (Crab-eating Macaque) -Notes: A fantastic specimen of an antique, hand-carved monkey skull from the Dayak tribe of Indonesia. Dayak carved skulls of this time also included orangutans, as well as human victims of head-hunting. -Location: Indonesia...
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-Vial Size: 5”H x 2&14”W -Species: Oryctolagus cuniculus -Notes: A fantastic specimen of a rabbit kit. With its origins in Europe, the rabbit would eventually be domesticated for both food and as a pet. You will receive a different specimen of the same amazing quality. -Location: Global distribution
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-Vial Size: 1&3/4"L x 1/2"W -Species: Mus musculus -Notes: A fantastic two-toned specimen with the bones dyed purple and the cartilage dyed blue. You will receive a different specimen of the same amazing quality. -Location: Global distribution
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-Vial Size: 5&9/16"H -Species: Rattus norvegicus -Notes: A fantastic specimen of a male rat with the baculum (penis bone) visible. -Location: Global distribution
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-Size: 3&1/4”L -Species: Felis catus -Notes: Genetic studies have shown that domestic cats are descendants of those first domesticated by farmers in the Near East around 9,000 years ago. -Location: global distribution This item can not be sent outside of the USA.
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-Size: 5&1/2”L x 2&3/4”H -Species: Canis familiaris -Notes: A great example of a domestic dog skull. -Location: Global distribution This item can not be sent outside of the USA.
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-Size: 3&13/16"L x 2&4/16"H -Species: Oryctolagus cuniculus -Notes: With its origins in Europe, the rabbit would eventually be domesticated for both food and as a pet. A male rabbit is known as a buck, a female is a doe, and a young rabbit is a kit, or kitten. -Location: global...
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-Size: 1&1/2"L -Species: Scalopus aquaticus -Notes: Also known as the "Common Mole." You will receive a different specimen of the same amazing quality. -Location: Eastern USA, Canada, and Mexico This item can not be sent outside of the USA.
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-Size: 4&3/4”L -Species: Urocyon cinereoargenteus -Notes: A great skull from the diminutive grey fox. This small carnivore is the only American canid that can climb trees! -Location: southern Canada, USA, Mexico, Central America, Venezuela, and Colombia This item can not be sent outside of the USA.
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-Size: 10&1/4"L x 4&1/4"H -Species: Canis lupus -Notes: A great specimen of the largest wolf in modern times. -Location: North America, Europe, and Asia This item can not be sent outside of the USA.
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-Skull Size: 4"L x 2&1/2"H -Skull on Stand Size: 4"L x 2&1/2"W x 4"H -Species: Paradoxurus hermaphroditus -Notes: A fantastic specimen of a modern, hand-carved civet skull from Indonesia. This beautiful art form has been passed down for generations, and has only become more intricate through the passage of time....
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-Size: 15"L x 8"W x 11"H -Species: Sus scrofa -Notes: A fantastic specimen of a modern, hand-carved boar skull from Indonesia. This beautiful art form has been passed down for generations, and has only become more intricate through the passage of time. Indonesian carved skulls of yesteryear also included orangutans,...
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-Size: 16&1/4"L x 7"W x 9"H -Species: Equus ferus caballus -Notes: A fantastic specimen of a modern, hand-carved horse skull from Indonesia. This beautiful art form has been passed down for generations, and has only become more intricate through the passage of time. Indonesian carved skulls of yesteryear also included orangutans,...
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-Skull Size: 4&1/4"L x 2&3/8"H -Skull on Stand Size: 4&1/4"L x 2&1/2"W x 3&1/2"H -Species: Hystrix brachyura -Notes: A fantastic specimen of a modern, hand-carved porcupine skull from Indonesia. This beautiful art form has been passed down for generations, and has only become more intricate through the passage of time....
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-Skull Size: 3&1/4"L x 3"H -Skull on Stand Size: 4"L x 2&1/2"W x 4&1/4"H -Species: Macaca fascicularis (Crab-eating Macaque) -Notes: A fantastic specimen of a modern, hand-carved monkey skull from Indonesia. This beautiful art form has been passed down for generations, and has only become more intricate through the passage of...
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-Size: 2&1/2" L -Species: Ondatra zibethicus -Notes: The muskrat is a semi-aquatic rodent. -Location: North America, and introduced to parts of Asia, Europe, and South America. This item can not be sent outside of the USA.
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-Size: 4”L -Species: Dasypus novemcinctus -Notes: A fantastic skull with almost all of its scutes. The nine-banded armadillo is an insectivore that is closely related to sloths and anteaters. -Location: southeastern USA, Central America, and northern to central South America. This item can not be sent outside of the USA.
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-Size: 4&1/2”L -Species: Lontra canadensis -Notes: A very nice skull of the semiaquatic North American river otter, displaying the classic elongated cranium that is typical of most of its mustelid relatives. This particular specimen is missing a back left molar. -Location: North America This item can not be sent outside...
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-Size: 5&1/2”L -Species: Castor canadensis -Notes: An exceptionally large specimen. Beavers are large, amphibious rodents that create dams from fallen trees as a means of shelter. -Location: North America (introduced into parts of South America, Europe, and Russia). This item can not be sent outside of the USA.
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-Size: 4&1/2”L -Species: Procyon lotor -Notes: The raccoon is part of a group of mammals called procyonids, which are most closely related to bears. -Location: North America (introduced into various parts of Europe and Asia). This item can not be sent outside of the USA.
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-Size: 6”L -Species: Vulpes vulpes -Notes: A great skull from the classic red fox. The red fox is the largest of the true fox species, and has a massive distribution range. It is listed as one of the "world's 100 worst invasive species" because of its ability to quickly decimate...
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-Size: 3"L -Species: Procavia capensis -Notes: An exceptional skull from a fairly obscure mammal. Though rodent-like in appearance, it makes up part of the mammal clade known as Paenungulates, which includes it closest living relatives, the manatees, dugongs, and elephants. This specimen has one slightly damaged molar. -Location: Sub-Saharan Africa, southern...
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-Size: 3&1/2”L x 2&1/2”H -Species: Pedetes capensis -Notes: An exceptional skull from a lesser known and interesting rodent. You will receive a different specimen of the same amazing quality. -Location: southern Africa This item can not be sent outside of the USA.
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-Size: 5&1/4"L x 5&1/2"H -Species: Raphicerus campestris -Notes: This small African antelope is also known as the "steinbuck" or "steinbok." When hiding, they are known to take refuge in aardvark burrows. This fantastic specimen is of a male (does not include mandible). -Location: eastern and southern Africa This item can not...
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-Size: 3”L -Species: Mephitis mephitis -Notes: A great skull from everyone's favorite stinky mammal. Like all skunk species, they possess highly developed, musk-filled scent glands to ward off predators. -Location: USA, Canada, and northern Mexico This item can not be sent outside of the USA.
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-Size: 3&3/4”L x 2&1/2”H -Species: Chlorocebus pygerythrus -Notes: A beautiful specimen. Vervet monkeys are also known as "green monkeys" because of the slight green tint that can sometimes occur on their grey fur. -Location: Eastern and southern Africa This item can not be sent outside of the USA.
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-Dome Size: 6&1/2"tall x 5&3/4"W -Species: Chlorocebus pygerythrus -Notes: A beautiful specimen with very pronounced canines. Vervet monkeys are also known as "green monkeys" because of the slight green tint that can sometimes occur on their grey fur. -Location: Eastern and southern Africa This item can not be sent outside of...
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-Size: 13&1/2”L x 10”W x 7&1/2”H -Species: Phacochoerus africanus -Notes: A great specimen of a classic African animal, the common Warthog. In addition to combat and defense, the tusks are also used for digging. -Location: Sub-Saharan Africa This item can not be sent outside of the USA.
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-Size: 6"L x 3&3/4"W -Species: Gulo gulo -Notes: A great skull from the largest member of the Mustelidae (carnivores that include otters, weasels, badgers, and kin). This specimen is missing one incisor from the mandible, as reflected in the images. -Location: Canada, Alaska, Scandinavia, Russia, the Baltics, northeast China, and...