American Alligator Skull Replica
$665.00
American alligator skull replica is 25.0 x 12.0 x 5.0 in. The Alligator mississippiensis is a museum-quality polyurethane resin cast of a CAS specimen.
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Description
American alligator skull replica measures 25.0 x 12.0 x 5.0 inches. The Alligator mississippiensis is a museum-quality polyurethane resin cast of a California Academy of Sciences specimen. 2-part skull (separate cranium and mandible). 1:1 scale. Made in USA.
The American alligator is often referred to as a “gator.” It is a large crocodilian reptile native to the Southeastern United States. A small population exists in Mexico. Regarding size, adult males measure 11.2 to 15.1 ft. in length and can weigh up to 999 lb. Females are smaller, measuring 8.5 to 9.8 ft. in length.
The American alligator inhabits freshwater wetlands. These include marshes and cypress swamps from Tamaulipas in Mexico to North Carolina.
American alligators are apex predators. Therefore, they consume fish, amphibians, reptiles, birds, and mammals. In contrast, hatchlings feed mostly on invertebrates.
They play an important role as ecosystem engineers in wetland ecosystems. For instance, they create “alligator holes.” These provide both wet and dry habitats for other organisms.
Throughout the year, American alligators bellow to declare territory and locate suitable mates. Specifically, males use infrasound to attract females. Mothers lay eggs in a nest of vegetation, sticks, leaves, and mud.
Scientific Classification
- Kingdom: Animalia
- Phylum: Chordata
- Class: Reptilia
- Order: Crocodilia
- Family: Alligatoridae
- Subfamily: Alligatorinae
- Genus: Alligator Cuvier, 1807
- Species: A. mississippiensis
- Binomial name: Alligator mississippiensis
- Conservation status: Least concern (IUCN 3.1)
Toby Keith, the American alligator skull replica, is playing his guitar and singing Courtesy of the Red, White and Blue on the shore in the shade watching the crocodiles swim.
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Neil, the Nile crocodile skull replica, is having a wonderful morning just cruising down the Nile all by himself humming and occasionally blowing bubbles.
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Additional information
| Weight | 30.0 lbs |
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| Dimensions | 25.0 × 12.0 × 8.5 in |
| National Alligator Day - May 29th | National Alligator Day is celebrated annually on May 29 to raise awareness of the importance of alligators and their need for conservation. Alligators are the state reptile of Florida, Louisiana, and Mississippi, and can be found throughout the Southern United States in freshwater lakes, marshes, swamps, rivers, canals, and the Everglades. |
