Giant Short-faced Bear Brain Replica

Description

Giant Short-Faced Bear Brain Replica for Anatomical Study

Giant short-faced bear brain replica measures 7.7 x 5.0 x 3.8 inches. The Arctodus simus brain is museum-quality polyurethane resin cast from a CAS specimen. 1:1. Made in USA.

History of the Arctodus Genus

The giant short-faced bear roamed North America throughout the Pleistocene epoch. These massive mammals existed for over a million years until they eventually went extinct roughly 11,000 years ago. While they inhabited much of the continent, fossil records show they were especially abundant in California.

Physical Characteristics

Despite its common name, research suggests this bear did not actually have an unusually short face. Instead, the deep structure of its skull simply created that visual impression. Furthermore, it possessed long, slender limbs that likely allowed it to travel vast distances in search of food.

Scientific Classification

• Kingdom: Animalia
• Phylum: Chordata
• Class: Mammalia
• Order: Carnivora
• Family: Ursidae
• Subfamily: Tremarctinae Merriam and Stock, 1925
• Species: Arctodus simus
• Temporal range: 7–0 Ma Late Miocene-Holocene
• Conservation status: Extinct

Build your own prehistoric study kit by pairing this giant short-faced bear brain replica with our matching giant short-faced bear skull replica. For a truly comprehensive look at North American carnivores, adding the American black bear record skull replica provides a perfect baseline for comparative biology. To round out your collection, we recommend the cave bear mounted skeleton replica, an essential piece for analyzing the unique physical adaptations of these massive Ice Age predators.