Baird’s Tapir Skull Replica

Description

Baird’s tapir skull replica measures 15.7 x 7.2 x 9.0 inches. The Tapirus bairdii is a museum-quality replica polyurethane resin cast from California Academy of Sciences specimen. 2-part skull (separate cranium and jaw). 1:1 scale. Made in USA.

The Baird’s tapir, also know as the Central American Tapir, is a large mammal. This animal is native to Mexico, Central America and northwestern South America. It is one of four tapir species that live in Latin America.

This species stands out as the largest native land mammal in both Central and South America. The animal has a cream-colored marking on its face and throat. It also has a distinct dark spot on each cheek behind and below the eyes. The rest of its short hair is dark brown or greyish brown.

A mother carries her baby for a very long gestation time period of about 400 days. She gives birth to just one single offspring at a time. Multiple births are extremely rare for this species.

Scientific Classification

• Kingdom: Animalia
• Phylum: Chordata
• Class: Mammalia
• Order: Perissodactyla
• Family: Tapiridae
• Genus: Tapirus
• Species: T. bairdii
• Binomial name: Tapirus bairdii
• Conservation status: Endangered

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