Northern Right Whale Dolphin Skull Replica

Description

Northern right whale dolphin skull replica measures 17.7 x 8.5 x 8.0 inches. The Lissodelphis borealis skull is a museum-quality polyurethane resin cast from a CAS specimen. 2-part skull (separate cranium and mandible). 1:1 scale. Made in USA.

The northern right whale dolphin is a small, slender marine mammal found in the cold, temperate North Pacific Ocean. These animals are known for their sleek, all-black bodies that lack a dorsal fin, often showing a white patch on their belly.

Growing about 6.6 to 9.8 feet long, they have a short beak, small flippers, and 80 to 95 thin teeth for eating fish and squid. Females are slight smaller than the males, and young dolphins gain their dark color within a year.

Northern right whale dolphins are very fast swimmers. Their average swimming speed is around 16 miles per hour. They can reach top speeds of up to 25 miles per hour.

When traveling fast, a group looks like they are bouncing along the water. They make low, graceful leaps together. They can travel as far as 23 feet in one single leap.

These dolphins dive up to 660 feet deep to search for food. They hunt for squid and fish, especially lanternfish. They also feed on other ocean prey like Pacific hake and saury.

Scientific Classification

• Kingdom: Animalia
• Phylum: Chordata
• Class: Mammalia
• Order: Artiodactyla
• Infraorder: Cetacea
• Suborder: Odontoceti
• Family: Delphinidae
• Genus: Lissodelphis
• Species: L. borealis
• Binomial name: Lissodelphis borealis (Peale, 1848)
• Conservation status: Least Concern

Norman, the Northern right whale dolphin skull replica, is going to his family reunion. He is so excited to see his family. Everyone is able to make it this year.

Finn, the short-finned piolet whale skull replica, is tagging along with Norman because he knows this is going to be a really fun time.

Remi, the Risso’s gray dolphin skull replica, is invited to go with Finn. He has a crush on her and is planning on asking her to marry him in front of his entire family.

Phillip, the Pacific white-sided dolphin skull replica, is flipping out with excitement. He went with Finn to buy the engagement ring and cannot wait to see Remi’s face.