Pygmy Chimpanzee Adult Male Skull Replica
$197.00
They are native only to the Democratic Republic of the Congo. They live a highly social life and maintain strong group bonds throughout their lifetime.
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Description
Pygmy chimpanzee adult male skull replica measures 8.9 x 5.0 x 5.4 inches. Pan paniscus skull is a museum-quality polyurethane resin cast from California Academy of Sciences specimen. 2-part skull (separate cranium and mandible). 1:1 scale. Made in USA.
The pygmy chimpanzee skull shows the lighter bone structure typical of this great ape species. This primate has a smaller face and a more vertical forehead compared to its larger relatives. Because these apes engage in high-frequency vocal communication, their auditory regions are quote pronounced.
The dental arrangement includes sharp canines that differ in size based on sex. Strong masticatory muscles attach to the temporal region to help crush fibrous plant matter. Finally, the cranial base features a more forward position for the foramen magnum to support a varied upright posture.
Scientific Classification
- Kingdom: Animalia
- Phylum: Chordata
- Class: Mammalia
- Order: Primates
- Suborder: Haplorhini
- Infraorder: Simiiformes
- Family: Hominidae
- Subfamily: Homininae
- Genus: Pan
- Species: P. paniscus
- Binomial name: Pan paniscus
- Conservation status: Endangered
This pygmy chimpanzee adult male skull replica provides an anatomical tool for great ape research. Evaluating this cast alongside the chimpanzee adult female skull replica highlights the skeletal differences in the genus.
You can use the western-lowland gorilla male skull replica you can use the to teach evolution of heavy brow ridges. The sumatran orangutan male skull replica helps to illustrate the divergence between African and Asian apes.
Additional information
| Weight | 7.0 lbs |
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| Dimensions | 8.9 × 5.0 × 5.4 in |
| World Chimpanzee Day - July 14th | World Chimpanzee Day is celebrated on July 14th each year to honor chimpanzees, who are humans' closest living relatives, and the people who have worked to protect them. The day also raises awareness about threats to chimpanzees and promotes proper care for those in captivity. |
