Hispaniolan solenodon Skull Replica
$91.00
Hispaniolan solenodon skull replica is 3.5 x 1.3 x 1.2 in. The Solenodon paradoxus is museum-quality polyurethane resin cast of a CAS specimen.
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Description
Hispaniolan solenodon skull replica measures 3.5 x 1.3 x 1.2 inches. The Solenodon paradoxus 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. Skull is a female.
The Hispaniolan solenodon is only found in Hispaniola. This is the island shared by Hati and the Dominican Republic. This nocturnal animal stays hidden in covered shelters. It lives inside burrows, trees, hollowed-out logs, or caves during daylight hours.
Their burrows contain multiple rooms and tunnels. An adult pair typically lives inside with up to six younger family members. Females give birth to litters of one or two babies. When they come outside, they run on the soles of their feet in a wild, zigzag path.
The Hispaniolan solenodon looks much like a giant shrew. Males and females grow to a similar size. Adults measure 19 to 28 inches in total length, which includes a 7.9 to 9.8 inch tail. They weigh about 28 ounces on average.
Their bodies are dusky brown, with a lighter underside and reddish fur on the sides of the head, throat, and upper chest. The tail, legs, snout, and eyelids do not have hair at all.
These insect-eating animals feed mainly on bugs. They also eat worms, snails, mice, and small reptiles. They even eat small amounts of fruit, grains, and leaves. They probe the earth with their snouts and use their claws to dig or rip open rotten logs for food.
This species makes different noises. They make a loud defensive chirps and an aggressive squeal. They use a soft squeak when they meet family members, and a high-pitched click when they meet strangers.
Scientific Classification
- Kingdom: Animalia
- Phylum: Chordata
- Class: Mammalia
- Order: Eulipotyphla
- Family: Solenodontidae
- Genus: Solenodon
- Species: S. paradoxus
- Binomial name: Solenodon paradoxus
- Conservation status: Least concern
Presenting the Hispaniolan solenodon skull with the common treeshrew skull replica, the golden-rumped elephant shrew skull replica, and the Eurasian hedgehog skull replica will have your guests chirping with joy.
Additional information
| Weight | 3.0 lbs |
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| Dimensions | 3.5 × 1.3 × 1.2 in |
