New Guinea Singing Dog Male 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 male skull replica measures 7.8 x 3.9 x 4.4 inches. Canis hallstromi skull is museum-quality polyurethane resin cast from a private collector specimen. 2-part skull (separate cranium and mandible). Made in USA.

Anatomy of the New Guinea Singing Dog

The New Guinea Singing Dog is a rare wild dog from mountain forests. Specifically, it belongs to an old dingo-lineage. This specimen showcases the amazing way its head has changed to survive. Because of this, it is a top choice for study.

Robust Male Morphology

In mature males, the skull has a heavier build than the females. For example, it has a larger crest on top for jaw muscles. Moreover, it has thick cheekbones to help the dog eat a wild meat diet. Therefore, it is very strong.

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.

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

Unique Highland Canid Morphological Study Collection

To begin a comprehensive comparative analysis, biologists often pair the New Guinea singing dog male skull with the New
Guinea singing dog female 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 5.0 lbs
Dimensions 7.8 × 3.9 × 4.4 in