Jackson’s Mongoose Skull Replica

Description

Jackson’s mongoose skull replica measures 4.3 x 2.0 x 2.5 inches. The Bdeogale jacksoni 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.

Jackson’s water mongoose is native to montane forests in Kenya, Uganda, and Tanzania.

They feed on rodents and insects such as caterpillars, weevils, millipedes and army ants. The rodents they hunt are rats, mice, birds and bird eggs. These animals are mostly nocturnal. They are a solitary animal that is active during the night and at twilight.

Their long dense fur is grizzled black and white. They have a dense and woolly undercoat. Their cheeks, throat, sides of the neck are yellowish in color. They have a grizzled grey crown and their muzzle is blunt.

Ears of the Jackson’s water mongoose are small and round. The inside of the ears have yellowish fur and their belly is light grey. The legs are dark brown, and their tails are bushy and white.

It is a large mongoose. Its head and body length are more than 20 inches. The bushy tail is about 12 inches long. They weigh between 4 and 6 pounds. The soles of their feet are naked, and their claws are thick and strong.

Scientific Classification

• Kingdom: Animalia
• Phylum: Chordata
• Class: Mammalia
• Order: Carnivora
• Suborder: Feliformia
• Family: Herpestidae
• Genus: Bdeogale
• Species: B. jacksoni
• Binomial name: Bdeogale jacksoni
• Conservation status: Near Threatened

Jack the Jackson’s mongoose skull got a big promotion at work. He is celebrating by making fresh caterpillar smoothies. Invited Yancy, the yellow mongoose skull replica, who is sneaking in gin to liven up the party. Their best friend Carla the crab-eating skull replica is bringing crab dip. It is her favorite recipe. Walter the water mongoose skull replica is bringing water ballons and guns to liven up the party.