False Killer Whale Skull Replica

Description

False killer whale skull replica measures 24.2 x 13.5 x 11.5 inches. The Pseudorca crassidens is 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 false killer whales get their name from their orca-like skull shape, and while they adjust well to aquarium life, their habit of picking fights with other dolphins make them a trough addition to captive groups. These large dolphins are often avoided in exhibits due to this aggressive behavior toward other species.

Despite their occasional friction in captivity, they are highly social in the wild, often forming strong, stable bonds within their pods. They have been observed sharing food, like tuna and squid with other pod members.

Scientific Classification

• Kingdom: Animalia
• Phylum: Chordata
• Class: Mammalia
• Order: Artiodactyla
• Infraorder: Cetacea
• Family: Delphinidae
• Genus: Pseudorca
• Species: P. crassidens
• Binomial name: Pseudorca crassidens
• Conservation status: Near Threatened

For a compelling comparative display, pair the false killer whale skull with the killer whale skull replica for its massive structural similarity, the short-finned pilot whale skull replica.

To highlight blunt-rostrum diversity and the melon-headed whale skull replica to demonstrate the family’s smaller, delicate range. These species together due to shared behavioral and physical traits, making them ideal for a high-end marine biology collection.