Hooded Seal Skull Replica
$272.00
Hooded seal skull replica is 10.0 x 6.1 x 4.1 in. Cystophora cristata skull is a museum-quality polyurethane resin cast of a CAS specimen.
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Description
Hooded seal skull replica measures 10.0 x 6.1 x 4.1 inches. Cystophora cristata skull is a 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.
The hooded seal is named for the male’s inflatable nasal bladder used to attract mates. This species lives solitarily except during the breeding season. These seals feed on various fish, including cod and halibut, as well as squid.
Female hooded seals nurse their pups for only four days. During this short time, the pups can double their birth weight from 25 to 50 lbs. This incredible growth helps them survive in the harsh Arctic environment.
Scientific Classification
- Kingdom: Animalia
- Phylum: Chordata
- Class: Mammalia
- Order: Carnivora
- Clade: Pinnipedia
- Family: Phocidae
- Subfamily: Phocinae
- Genus: Cystophora
- Species: C. cristata
- Binomial name: Cystophora cristata
- Conservation status: Vulnerable
Creston, the hooded seal skull replica, is ready to climb the highest sea cliffs and he has zero fear.
Glacier, the harp seal skull replica, is really concerned about him. He is a bit chubby, going by himself, because he is so stubborn.
Garrison, the gray seal skull replica, is not having it, he is already at the bottom of the sea cliff just waiting for Creston. That is what best friends are for, you know.
Marilee, the ringed seal skull replica, feels tremendous relief after her stressful moment. She wrung her flippers while waiting for the news.
We are all so happy he has great friends.
Additional information
| Weight | 12.0 lbs |
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| Dimensions | 10.0 × 6.1 × 4.1 in |
| International Seal Day - March 22nd | Every year on March 22nd, the International Day of the Seal promotes the conservation of seals worldwide. It’s also a day to celebrate this amazing marine mammal. A seal is a type of animal called a pinniped, which is Latin for “fin-footed.” Other pinnipeds include the walrus and sea lion. What makes seals different than other pinnipeds is that they don’t really use their flippers to walk. When on land, they usually slide around on their bellies. In the water, their flippers help them swim really fast. Seals are also much quieter and smaller than their sea lion and walrus cousins. |
