Bush Dog Female Skull Replica
$105.00
Every neotropical pack hunter specimen exhibits a shortened maxillary arch and reduced molar surface to prioritize shearing over grinding efficiency.
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Description
Bush Dog Female Skull Replica for Mammalogy
Bush dog female skull replica measures 5.1 x 3.2 x 2.8 inches. Speothos venaticus skull is museum-quality polyurethane resin cast of a California Academy of Sciences specimen 2-part skull (separate cranium and mandible). 1:1 scale. Made in USA.
Cranial Structure and Shape
A deep and massive frame defines the skull. Unlike generalist canids, the cranium displays a compact structure with minimally expanded frontal sinuses. Moreover, the shortened rostrum provides the mechanical leverage necessary for a powerful bite. This rise from the muzzle to the forehead sits at a steep angle to support high stresses during hunting.
The Rostrum and Facial Profile
The rostrum is significantly shortened. Due to this specialized compression, the muzzle takes on a blunt and heavy appearance. Furthermore, finite element analysis shows the skull withstands extreme head shaking and stabbing actions. Consequently, these features contribute to the overall specialized profile of the facial skeleton.
Scientific Classification
- Kingdom: Animalia
- Phylum: Chordata
- Class: Mammalia
- Order: Carnivora
- Family: Canidae
- Genus: Speothos
- Species: S. venaticus
- Binomial name: Speothos venaticus (Lund, 1842)
- Conservation status: Near Threatened (IUCN 3.1)
The Neotropical Predator Kit: Divergent Evolution in the Rainforest
To provide a comprehensive study of specialized neotropical hunters, this kit pairs the bush dog skull replica with the maned wolf skull replica the island grey fox skull replica and the gray fox skull replica to highlight the evolutionary divergence between these South American cousins and their larger northern relatives.
Additional information
| Weight | 3.2 lbs |
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| Dimensions | 5.1 × 3.2 × 2.8 in |
