Spectacled Bear Skull Replica

Description

Spectacled bear skull replica measures 10.2 x 6.5 x 5.5 inches. The Tremarctos ornatus 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 spectacled bear is the last living relative of the ancient short-faced bears. It lives in the forested hills and mountains of South America. This animal is a medium-sized bear. They are usually black, but some individuals have reddish-brown fur.

The common name comes from the white or tan markings on its face. These pale shapes create rings around its eyes like glasses. The patterns often stretch down to the chest to form a large patch of light fur.

These marks vary greatly and look different on every single bear. They have a stocky body with a short tail, small ears, and a thick neck. Their front legs are longer than their hind legs, which helps them climb trees.

The spectacled bear eats a mostly vegetarian diet. It eats cactus, palm nuts, bamboo hearts, and fallen fruit. They have strong jaws and flat back teeth built to grind tough plants. This structure makes it the most herbivorous bear species alive today. They also consume crops like sugarcane, corn, and sweet honey.

Scientific Classification

• Kingdom: Animalia
• Phylum: Chordata
• Class: Mammalia
• Order: Carnivora
• Family: Ursidae
• Genus: Tremarctos
• Species: T. ornatus
• Binomial name: Tremarctos ornatus
• Conservation status: Vulnerable

The spectacled bear skull pairs well with the giant panda bear skull replica, the Kodiak grizzly bear skull replica and the Malayan sun bear skull replica to create a spectacular display that shows the amazing variety of skull shapes and special diets found across the bear family.