New Guinea Singing Dog Male Skull Replica

$121.00

Shop our museum-grade Male New Guinea Singing Dog Skull Replica. A 1:1 life-size Canis hallstromi cast made in the USA for collectors, film props, and scientific study. High-quality resin reproduction of the rare New Guinea Highland Dog.

Description

New Guinea Singing Dog Male Skull Replica measures 7.8″L x 3.9″W x 4.4″H. Museum-quality polyurethane resin cast from an original specimen from a private collection. Adult male. 2-part skull (separate cranium and mandible) 1:1 scale (life-size). Made in USA.

New Guinea Singing Dog Male Skull Replica Dimensions

  • Length: 7.8 inches (19.8 cm)
  • Width: 3.9 inches (9.9 cm)
  • Height: 4.4 inches (11.2 cm)
  • 1:1 scale (life-size)
  • Replica Weight (Net): 5.0 lbs
  • Shipping Weight (Gross): 6.5 lbs

The Anatomy of the New Guinea Singing Dog Male Skull Replica

The New Guinea Singing Dog is an ancient dingo-lineage canid native to the mountain forests of New Guinea. The specimen showcases the extraordinary cranial adaptations of the rarest wild dog in existence.

Robust Male Morphology

In mature males, the skull displays a heavier, more muscular build compared to female specimens. It features a more pronounced sagittal crest for jaw muscle attachment and thickened zygomatic arches to support powerful mastication required for a wild carnivorous diet.

Vulpine Facial Morphology

The New Guinea Highland dog cranium exhibits a signature fox-like appearance, defined by a short, narrow muzzle and wide cheekbones. This rudimentary wedge-shaped structure is characteristic of the Canis hallstromi lineage, which has remained largely unchanged for thousands of years.

Specialized Vocal Apparatus

The skull reveals precise internal morphology at the posterior of the oral cavity. These structures are believed to facilitate the species’ famous harmonic, yodel-like vocalizations, distinguishing it from all other wild canids.

Advanced Carnivore Dentition

The mandible and maxilla feature significantly larger carnassial teeth than the Australian dingo. These are adapted for a wild diet of mammals, birds, and reptiles found in high-altitude terrain, offering increased strength for crushing and tearing.

Singing Dog Male Scientific Facts:

  • Kingdom: Animalia
  • Phylum: Chordata
  • Class: Mammalia
  • Order: Carnivora
  • Family: Canidae
  • Genus: Canis
  • Species: C. hallstromi
  • Binomial name: Canis hallstromi
  • Conservation status: Vulnerable / Critically Endangered

Pair our Male New Guinea Singing Dog Skull Replica with our New Guinea Singing Dog Female Skull Replica for a complete anatomical study.

Additional information

Weight 5.0 lbs
Dimensions 7.8 × 3.9 × 4.4 in