Singing Dog Female Skull Replica
$121.00
This rare specimen exhibits a distinct wedge profile and specialized oral cavities that likely enable the unique harmonic yodeling sounds it emits.
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Description
New Guinea Singing Dog Female Skull Replica for Biology Study
New Guinea singing dog female skull replica measures 6.7 x 3.7 x 1.6 inches. Canis hallstromi skull is a museum-quality polyurethane resin cast from private collector. 2-part skull (separate cranium and mandible). Made in USA.
Replica Dimensions
- Length: 6.7 inches (17.0 cm)
- Width: 3.7 inches (9.4 cm)
- Height: 1.6 inches (4.1 cm)
- Replica Weight (Net): 4.9 lbs
- Shipping Weight (Gross): 6.0 lbs
Key Anatomical Features
- Vulpine Facial Morphology: Features a strikingly fox-like appearance, characterized by a short, narrow muzzle (rostral region) and wide cheekbones (bi-zygomatic width).
- Specialized Vocal Apparatus: Includes structures at the back of the mouth believed to facilitate the species’ famous harmonic, yodel-like vocalizations
- Advanced Dentition: Features significantly larger carnassial teeth than the Australian dingo, adapted for a wild diet of mammals, birds, and reptiles
- Gracile Female Structure: As an adult female specimen, this skull retains more delicate, infantile characteristics compared to the heavier musculature of male counterparts.
Scientific Classification
- Kingdom: Animalia
- Phylum: Chordata
- Class: Mammalia
- Order: Carnivora
- Family: Canidae
- Genus: Canis
- Species: C. hallstromi
- Binomial name: Canis hallstromi
- Conservation status: Vulnerable/Critically Endangered (Estimated 200–300 in existence).
Pair the New Guinea singing dog skull with the New Guinea singing dog male skull replica. These specimens allow for the investigation of cranial variations within ancient lineages.
Furthermore, to explore evolutionary convergence, experts frequently add the bush dog female skull replica and the African hunting dog skull replica to their collections. Consequently, this set provides a perfect overview of specialized hunting dentition across diverse wild species.
Additional information
| Weight | 4.9 lbs |
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| Dimensions | 6.7 × 3.7 × 1.6 in |
