Cave Bear Skull Replica
$375.00
Cave bear skull replica is 19.0 x 11.8 x 11.2 in. The Ursus spelaeus skull is a museum-quality polyurethane resin cast of a private collector.
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Description
Cave bear skull replica measures 19.0 x 11.8 x 11.2 inches. The Ursus spelaeus skull is a museum-quality polyurethane resin cast of a private collector. 2-part skull (separate cranium and mandible). 1:1 scale. Made in USA.
The cave bear had a very broad, domed skull with a steep forehead. Its stout body had long thighs, massive shins and in-turning feet, making it similar in skeletal structure to the brown bear.
Cave bears were comparable in size to the largest modern-day bears. The average weight for males was 770 to 1,320 lbs. while females weighed 495 to 550 lb. Of cave bear skeletons in museums, 90 percent are male due to a misconception that the female skeletons were merely “dwarfs”.
Cave bears grew larger during glaciations and smaller during interglacials, probably to adjust heat loss rate.
Cave bears of the last Ice Age lacked the usual two or three premolars present in other bears; to compensate, the last molar is very elongated, with supplementary cusps.
The humerus of the cave bear was similar in size to that of the polar bear, as were the femora of females. The femora of male cave bears, however, bore more similarities in size to those of Kodiak bears. Cave bear teeth were very large and show greater wear than most modern bear species.
Scientific Classification
- Kingdom: Animalia
- Phylum: Chordata
- Class: Mammalia
- Order: Carnivora
- Family: Ursidae
- Genus: Ursus
- Species: †U. spelaeus
- Binomial name: †Ursus spelaeus
- Temporal range: Middle to Late Pleistocene
- Conservation status: Extinct
Spelunkie, the cave bear cub skull replica, wants to go spelunking in caves today to find treasures. He invited his friends and they are meeting at the first cave on the list at ten this morning.
Spelunker, the cave bear mounted skeleton replica, is their guide. He knows where all the caves are.
Blueberry, the cave bear foot replica, is bringing blueberries for snacks just in case they get hungry.
Raspberry, the cave bear skull replica, is bringing the hard hats with the bright lights for everyone.
Gripper, the cave bear hand replica, holds onto the rope for everyone to grasp onto.
Additional information
| Weight | 30.0 lbs |
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| Dimensions | 19.0 × 11.5 × 11.2 in |
