Aardwolf Proteles cristatus Skull Replica
$91.00
Aardwolf proteles cristatus skull replica measures 5.4 x 3.0 x 2.0 inches. The aardwolf skull is a museum-quality from California Academy of Sciences specimen.
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Description
Aardwolf proteles cristatus skull replica measures 5.4 x 3.0 x 2.0 inches. The aardwolf skull is a museum-quality from California Academy of Sciences specimen. 2-part skull (separate cranium & mandible). 1:1 scale. Made in USA.
The aardwolf is an insectivorous hyena species from East and Southern Africa. Its name means earth-wolf in Afrikaans and Dutch. People also call it the mane-jackal, termite-eating hyena, or civet hyena.
The aardwolf does not hunt large animals like other carnivores do. It eats insects and their larvae, especially termites. One aardwolf can lap up 300,000 termites in a single night. It uses a long, sticky tongue that withstands strong termite bites.
Aardwolves live in the shrublands of eastern and southern Africa. These open lands contain stunted trees and shrubs. The animal is nocturnal, so it rests in burrows during the day and seeks food at night.
Scientific Classification
- Kingdom: Animalia
- Phylum: Chordata
- Class: Mammalia
- Order: Carnivora
- Family: Hyaenidae
- Subfamily: Protelinae
- Genus: Proteles
- Species: P. cristatus
- Binomial name: Proteles cristatus (Sparrman, 1783)
- Temporal range: Pleistocene – Recent
- Conservation satus: Least Concern (IUCN 3.1)
The aardwolf skull pairs well with the spotted hyena female skull replica, the striped hyena male skull replica, and the brown hyena skull replica. This combination highlights the diverse evolutionary paths within the hyena family.
Additional information
| Weight | 6.0 lbs |
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| Dimensions | 5.4 × 3.0 × 2.0 in |
