Baird’s Tapir Hind Foot Replica
$76.00
Baird’s tapir hind foot replica measures 11.9 x 4.8 x 4.2 inches. The Tapirus bairdii hind foot is a museum-quality polyurethane resin cast from a private collector.
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Description
Baird’s tapir hind foot replica measures 11.9 x 4.8 x 4.2 inches. The Tapirus bairdii hind foot is a museum-quality polyurethane resin cast from a private collector. 1:1 scale. Made in USA.
The Baird’s tapir forefoot shows the distinct rear leg structure of a heavy jungle mammal. Unlike the front limb, the hind foot has only three toes. The middle toe is much larger and thicker than the other digits. This central bone bears the vast majority of the animal’s weight during a stride. Each toe ends in a short, rounded hoof bone that protects the foot on rocky ground.
The three-toed hoof gives the animal a narrow footprint on the forest floor. The long heel bones connect to a thick, springy pad of fat and tissue. This rear pad absorbs the heavy shock whenever the tapir leaps or climbs. It provides a solid launch pad when the animal sprints away from danger. This shape keeps the forest giant steady on wet, slippery riverbanks.
Scientific Classification
- Kingdom: Animalia
- Phylum: Chordata
- Class: Mammalia
- Order: Perissodactyla
- Family: Tapiridae
- Genus: Tapirus
- Species: T. bairdii
- Binomial name: Tapirus bairdii
- Conservation status: Endangered
The Baird’s tapir hind foot pairs well with the Baird’s tapir skull replica, the Baird’s tapir forefoot replica and the Malayan tapir skull replica.
Additional information
| Weight | 5.0 lbs |
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| Dimensions | 11.9 × 4.8 × 4.2 in |
