Arctictis Binturong Skull Replica
$136.00
The skull is elongated with a relatively small braincase compared to its overall length. The muzzle is short and frequently appears slightly upturned. The post-orbital area is not constricted, and the orbits (eye sockets) are incomplete, lacking a full bony ring.
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Description
Arctictis binturong skull replica measures 5.7 inches. Arctictis binturong skull replica is museum-quality polyurethane resin cast. 2-part skull (separate cranium and jaw). Made in USA.
Arctictis binturong are the largest species in the Viverridae family, weighing 9 to 20 kg. Their body length is 61 to 96 cm with an almost equal tail length of 56 to 89 cm. Females are 20 percent larger than males.
Long, coarse, black fur covers their bodies and sometimes has gray tips. Their faces have slightly lighter fur and white whiskers. Long ear tufts protrude from small rounded ears. Their eyes are small and reddish brown.
Arctictis binturong are one of two carnivorous species that have a prehensile tail. Their third and fourth digits are syndactylous.
Arctictis binturong are in the order Carnivora, but are primarily frugivorous. They eat fruits such as those of the strangler fig tree. They are also good hunters and their prey consists of many small animals such as insects, birds, fish, and rodents.
As opportunistic feeders, arctictis binturong will also eat carrion, eggs, tree shoots, and leaves. They can live up to 18 years in the wild and can live over 25 years in captivity.
Arctictis binturong, also known as Bearcat, is a viverrid native to South and Southeast Asia. It is uncommon in much of its range, and listed as Vulnerable by the International Union for Conservation of Nature because of a declining population trend that is estimated at more than 30 percent over the last three decades.
Binturongs is confined to tall forests. In Assam, it is common in foothills and hills with good tree cover.
It has been recorded in Manas National Park, in Dulung and Kakoi Reserved Forests of the Lakhimpur district, in the hill forests of Karbi Anglong, North Cachar Hills, Cachar and Hailakandi Districts.
Scientific classification:
- Kingdom: Animalia
- Phylum: Chordata
- Class: Mammalia
- Order: Carnivora
- Suborder: Feliformia
- Family: Viverridae
- Subfamily: Paradoxurinae
- Genus: Arctictis
- Temminck, 1824
- Species: A. binturong
- Binomial name: Arctictis binturong (Raffles, 1822)
- Conservation Status: Vulnerable (IUCN 3.1)
Additional information
| Weight | 6 lbs |
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| Dimensions | 5.7 in |