Rufous rat-kangaroo Skull Replica
$91.00
Rufous rat-kangaroo skull replica is 3.2 x 2.3. x 1.5 in. The Aepyprymnus rufescens skull is a museum-quality polyurethane resin cast of a CAS specimen.
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Description
Rufous rat-kangaroo skull replica measures 3.2 x 2.3. x 1.5 inches. The Aepyprymnus rufescens skull is a museum-quality polyurethane resin cast of California Academy of Sciences specimen. 2-part skull (separate cranium and mandible). 1:1 scale. Made in USA.
The rufous rat-kangaroo, or rufous bettong is a small, jumping rat-like marsupial native to eastern Australia. They are the largest of all the potorid. The population is healthy and stable.
This animal has ruffled, bristly fur. The upper parts have a distinct rufous tint. The fur across the back is mostly grey. An indistinct stripe appears at the hip line. The underparts are also grey, although more pale. A hairless pink rim appears around the eyes.
The combined head and body length is about 15 inches. The tail is grey-brown and has a white tip. Their ears are triangular shape and are very dark on the outer side and pink inside. The weight ranges from 5 to 7 pounds.
The rufous rat-kangaroo is active at night and digs for plant roots, tubers, and fungi. It also feeds on leaves and other vegetation. Like other marsupials, it carries its young in a pouch.
Scientific Classification
- Kingdom: Animalia
- Phylum: Chordata
- Class: Mammalia
- Infraclass: Marsupialia
- Order: Diprotodontia
- Family: Potoroidae
- Subfamily: Potorinae
- Genus: Aepyprymnus
- Species: Species: A. rufescens
- Binomial name: Aepyprymnus rufescens
- Conservation status: Least concern
Ruth, the rufous rat-kangaroo skull replica, just bought a little yellow Honda fifty motorcycle. She is being coached by her brother, Patrick. He completely failed and forgot to run beside her and tell her to turn the handlebars so she would not end up in the juniper bushes that have tiny red spiders.
Gladys, the long-nosed bandicoot skull replica, was laughing so hard at Ruth she forgot that she had not put her teeth in for the day. Boy was she embarrassed.
Rita, the red kangaroo skull replica, hopped over to help Ruth out of the nasty bushes and brush off the creepy red spiders.
Lu, the long-nosed potoroo skull replica, immediately sneered at Patrick. He has always been a jerk.
Additional information
| Weight | 2.4 lbs |
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| Dimensions | 3.2 × 2.3 × 1.5 in |
