African Leopard Male Skull Replica

Description

African leopard male skull replica measures 9.1 x 5.9 x 4.1 inches. the Panthera pardus skull is a museum-quality polyurethane resin cast from California Academy of Sciences specimen. 2-part skull (separate cranium and mandible). 1:1 scale. Made in USA.

The African leopard lives in many countries across Africa. It is widely distributed in most sub-Saharan Africa. Habitat loss has broken up its historical home range. People have recorded these leopards in north Africa.

This big cat shows great variation in coat color depending on its location. The fur varies from pale yellow to deep gold, tawny, or black. Black rosettes pattern the coat, while solid black spots cover the head, lower limbs, and belly. Male leopards are larger and average 130 pounds but can reach 201 pounds. Females weigh about 77 to 88 pounds on average.

This animal adapts well to changes in food availability because it has a very broad diet. It takes mal prey when large, hoofed animals are rare. Its prey ranges from tiny dung beetles to large wildebeests. Experts have found 92 prey species in leopard droppings, including rodents, birds, small antelopes, and hares.

These cats generally focus their hunting on medium-sized animals between 44 and 176 pounds. They hunt other animals whenever they get a chance. They catch large, hoofed animals every seven to 13 days. Leopards use great strength to hide big kills in trees.

Scientific Classification

• Kingdom: Animalia
• Phylum: Chordata
• Class: Mammalia
• Order: Carnivora
• Suborder: Feliformia
• Family: Felidae
• Subfamily: Pantherinae
• Genus: Panthera
• Species: P. pardus
  Binomial name: Panthera pardus
• Conservation status: Vulnerable

Adding the cheetah female skull replica with the African leopard skull allows for instant contrast of the bone shapes for the viewers and allows them to see how a heavy tree-climbing stalker differs from a lightweight runner built for speed.

Adding the African lion male skull replica will show the massive size of the lion jaw and forms an incredible contrast next to the smaller leopard features. The mountain lion skull replica brings an American big cat into the mix to show secret ambush hunters share similar skull traits.