Red Giant Flying Squirrel Skull Replica

Description

Red giant flying squirrel skull replica measures 3.0 x 1.8 x 1.4 inches. The Petaurista petaurista 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 red giant flying squirrel is native to Asia. It ranges extends from Afghanistan into northern India and Pakistan through to Java and Taiwan and Borneo.

The red giant flying squirrel is characterized by its dark red coloring and large eyes. The entire body appears dark reddish except for black on the nose, chin, eye ring, and behind the ears. Black fur also covers the feet and tail tip.

They feed on conifer cones, leaves, and branches. When in season they eat fruits and nuts. They occasionally eat insects.

The female gives birth to one single pup per litter. Sometimes a litter will have two young babies. The breeding season beings in the early spring months. The pup grows slowly and remains inside the safety of nest hole for several weeks.

Scientific Classificaton

• Kingdom: Animalia
• Phylum: Chordata
• Class: Mammalia
• Order: Rodentia
• Family: Sciuridae
• Genus: Petaurista
• Species: P. petaurista
• Binomial name: Petaurista petaurista
• Conservation status: Least concern

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