American Black Bear Record Skull Replica
$199.00
The American black bear (Ursus americanus), also known as the Black bear, is a species of medium-sized bear endemic to North America. It is the continent’s smallest and most widely distributed bear species.
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Description
American black bear record skull replica measures 14.0″L x 9.0″W x 6.5″H. The skull is a museum-quality polyurethane resin cast from California Academy of Sciences specimen. It features a 2-part skull (separate cranium and mandible) and is made in the USA.
The American black bear is a medium-sized bear native to North America. It is the continent’s smallest and most widely distributed bear species. American black bears are omnivores, with their diets varying greatly depending on season and location.
Despite living in North America, American black bears are not closely related to brown bears and polar bears; genetic studies reveal that they split from a common ancestor 5.05 million years ago.
American and Asian black bears are considered sister taxa and are more closely related to each other than to the other modern species of bears.
The skulls of American black bears are broad, with narrow muzzles and large jaw hinges. In Virginia, the total length of adult bear skulls was found to average 10.3 to 12.5 in. Across its range, the greatest skull length for the species has been reportedly measured from 9.3 to 13.8 in.
American black bear females tend to have more slender and pointed faces than males. Their claws are typically black or grayish-brown. The claws are short and rounded, being thick at the base and tapering to a point. Claws from both hind and front legs are almost identical in length, though the foreclaws tend to be more sharply curved.
The paws of the American black bears are relatively large, with a rear foot length of 5.4 to 8.9 inches, which is proportionately larger than other medium-sized bear species, but much smaller than the paws of large adult brown, and especially polar bears.
The soles of the feet are black or brownish and are naked, leathery and deeply wrinkled.
The hind legs are relatively longer than those of Asian black bears. The vestigial tail is usually 4.8 inches long. The American black bears ears are small and rounded and are set well back on the head.
Scientific classification:
- Kingdom: Animalia
- Phylum: Chordata
- Class: Mammalia
- Order: Carnivora
- Family: Ursidae
- Genus: Ursus
- Species: U. americanus
- Binomial name: Ursus americanus Pallas, 1780
- Conservation status: Least Concern (IUCN 3.1)
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Additional information
| Weight | 12 lbs |
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| Dimensions | 14 × 9 × 6.5 in |