Cape Gray Mongoose Skull Replica
$91.00
Cape gray mongoose skull replica is 2.6 x 1.3 x 1.1 in. The Galerella pulverulenta is a museum-quality polyurethane resin cast of a CAS specimen.
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Description
Cape gray mongoose skull replica measures 2.6 x 1.3 x 1.1 inches. The Galerella pulverulenta is a museum-quality polyurethane resin cast from California Academy of Sciences specimen. 2-part skull (separate cranium and mandible). 1:1 scale. Made in USA.
The Cape gray mongoose is native to southern Africa. They live across South Africa, Lesotho, and southern Namibia in semi-desert scrub, forests, and thickets.
These daytime hunters feed mostly on small rodents and ground insects. They stalk mice and spiders before killing them with a swift bit on the head. They also eat small birds, reptiles, and fruit. Because they are poor diggers, they hunt entirely on top of the ground.
Females give birth to a single litter each year between August and December. They produce one to three babies per litter. The mother hides her pups inside rock piles or how tree trunks for safety.
This species has an elongated body shape with very short legs. The measure between 21 to 27 inches long from nose to tail. They are very lightweight and weigh between 1 and 2 pounds.
Dark gray fur covers their body. Their long, bushy tails have a darker gray or black tip. Their ears are small and round. Their legs are darker than the rest of their fur.
When not breeding, these small mammals live a solitary life. They find shelter inside deserted burrows built by other animals. Their teeth are for cutting meat and crushing tough insect shells.
Scientific Classification
- Kingdom: Animalia
- Phylum: Chordata
- Class: Mammalia
- Order: Carnivora
- Suborder: Feliformia
- Family: Herpestidae
- Genus: Galerella
- Species: G. pulverulenta
- Binomial name: Galerella pulverulenta
- Conservation status: Least concern
Casey, the Cape gray mongoose decided to braid his bushy tail. Jack the Jackson’s mongoose skull replica thinks that is a great idea. He is going to do the same. Ella the Egyptian mongoose skull replica is adding a bright yellow ribbon to her braids. Walter the water mongoose skull replica loves the look. He is adding bright, shiny beads to his braids.
Additional information
| Weight | 3.0 lbs |
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| Dimensions | 2.6 × 1.3 × 1.1 in |
