Fruit Bat Skull Cast Replica

$68.00

Fruit bat skull cast is 3.1 x 1.5 x 1.0 in. The Pteropus vampyrus skull is a museum-quality polyurethane resin cast of a CAS specimen.

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Description

Fruit bat skull cast replica measures 3.1 x 1.5 x 1.0 inches. The Pteropus vampyrus skull a 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.

Fruit bats live in warm regions across Africa, Asia and Australia Some  species have wingspans up to six feet wide.

These bats do no use echolocation. They used their sharp eyesight and strong sense of smell instead. They play a major role in planting seeds and moving pollen for mango and fig trees.

Scientific Classification

  • Kingdom: Animalia
  • Phylum: Chordata
  • Class: Mammalia
  • Order: Chiroptera
  • Family: Pteropodidae
  • Genus: Hypsignathus
  • Species: P. vampyrus
  • Binomial name: Pteropus vampyrus Brisson, 1762
  • Conservation status: Least concern (IUCN 3.1)

Frutie, the fruit bat skull replica, is having a plant-a-mango-tree party tonight. She has invited her friends to come join in on the fun.

Brownie, the little brown bat skull replica, is bringing the seeds, shovels, and flashlights for everyone.

Blood, the vampire bat skull replica, manages the snacks for to eat after they plant the very last seed. He is also bringing champagne to celebrate their victory of planting over one thousand mango tree seeds tonight.

Pounder, the hammer-headed male bat skull replica, is in charge of keeping everyone focused on the task at hand. He knows Brownie can be a bit ditsy sometimes. Tonight for sure he will be keeping a keen eye on her.

Additional information

Weight 2.0 lbs
Dimensions 3.1 × 1.5 × 1.0 in