Gray Timber Wolf Skull Replica
$182.00
Professional Canis lupus specimen. Features prominent sagittal cresting and specialized shearing carnassials for comparative taxonomic research and advanced cranial instruction models.
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Description
Gray Timber Wolf Skull Replica (Canis lupus)
This museum-quality Gray Timber Wolf Skull Replica is a professional-grade cast of a natural specimen. Meticulously handcrafted in the USA, each 1:1 scale model is made from durable polyurethane resin to preserve fine anatomical details. This 2-part replica features a separate cranium and mandible and measures 9.4 inches in length. It serves as an exceptional tool for comparative osteology, research, and scientific instruction.
Cranial Morphology
- Skull Structure: Large and heavy with a broad forehead and powerful jaws.
- Rostrum: Significantly broader and more robust than that of the red wolf or coyote.
- Sagittal Crest: Well-developed ridge providing a large surface area for temporalis muscle attachment, facilitating a high bite force.
- Zygomatic Arches: Wide and flared to accommodate massive jaw musculature.
Anatomical Dimensions
- Total Length: Adult male skulls typically measure 230–290 mm (approx. 9.0–11.4 inches).
- Total Width: Zygomatic width generally ranges between 120–150 mm.
- Comparative Size: Markedly larger and more massive than any other extant North American canid.
Scientific Classification
- Kingdom: Animalia
- Phylum: Chordata
- Class: Mammalia
- Order: Carnivora
- Family: Canidae
- Genus: Canis
- Species: C. lupus
- Binomial Name: Canis lupus (Linnaeus, 1758)
- Conservation Status: Least Concern (IUCN 3.1)
Additional information
| Weight | 4.0 lbs |
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| Dimensions | 9.4 in |
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