Bornean Orangutan Articulated Hand Replica

Description

Bornean orangutan articulated hand replica measures 10.9 x 5.5 x 3.0 inches. Pongo pygmaeus male hand is museum-quality polyurethane resin cast from California Academy of Sciences specimen. 1:1 scale. Made in USA.

The Bornean orangutan use their hands as primary tools for climbing. Specifically, this species features an elongated palm and four long fingers. These parts create a powerful hook-like grip for branch suspension.

In addition, they have a very short thumb. This small thumb prevents interference during rapid movements through the forest canopy. Therefore, the hand’s skeletal structure provides the necessary leverage to support their large body mass.

Scientific Classification

• Kingdom: Animalia
• Phylum: Chordata
• Class: Mammalia
• Order: Primates
• Suborder: Haplorhini
• Infraorder: Simiiformes
• Family: Hominidae
• Genus: Pongo
• Species: P. pygmaeus
• Binomial name: Pongo pygmaeus Lesson, 1760
• Conservation status: Critically endangered

Bring a new level of anatomical depth to your osteology collection with our Bornean orangutan articulated adult hand replica and the articulated foot replicas. These museum-quality casts are molded directly from CAS specimens, providing an unfiltered look at the specialized skeletal mechanics used for arboreal locomotion.

To create a more comprehensive primate display, these limb models pair perfectly with our bornean orangutan male skull replica and the bornean orangutan female skull replica. Using this set of three distinct cranial replicas allows for side-by-side comparison of different bone structures and growth patterns found within the species.

Every specimen in this series is crafted from high-density, professional-grade resin to preserve the most minute surface textures.