Sloth Bear Skull Replica
$242.00
Sloth bear skull replica measures 13.2 x 7.8 x 6.2 inches. The Melursus ursinus skull is a museum-quality polyurethane resin cast from CAS specimen.
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Description
Sloth bear skull replica measures 13.2 x 7.8 x 6.2 inches. The Melursus ursinus 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 sloth bear lives in the lowland forest of India, Nepal, Bhutan, Bangladesh, and Sri Lanka. It evolved from ancient brown bears long ago.
It has a lanky body with a long, shaggy black coat. This thick fur forms a large mane around its grey face. Brown and grey hairs often give some bears a cinnamon look. They have a light U or Y shaped patch on their chests.
These bears have long snouts and broad, flat back teeth. Their body structure looks awkward with huge feet and large claws. Still, they can gallop faster than a human can run.
These animals eat mostly insects like termites. They share many physical features with other insect-eating mammals. They have huge tongues and a moving snout. They can close their nostrils tightly to block out dust. They also use a special lower lip and palate to suck up insects. Their long sickle-shaped claws easily rip open hard nests.
Scientific Classification
- Kingdom: Animalia
- Phylum: Chordata
- Class: Mammalia
- Order: Carnivora
- Family: Ursidae
- Subfamily: Ursinae
- Genus: Melursus Meyer, 1793
- Species: M. ursinus
- Binomial name: Melursus ursinus
- Conservation status: Vulnerable (IUCN 3.1)
The sloth bear skull pairs well with the Malayan sun bear skull replica, the giant panda female bear skull replica and the polar bear skull replica to show extreme dietary adaptations, contrasting head shapes, and unique evolutionary paths within the bear family.
Additional information
| Weight | 13.0 lbs |
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| Dimensions | 13.2 × 7.5 × 6.0 in |
