Sumatran Orangutan Juvenile Skull Replica
$197.00
Research records highlight a specifically wide nasal apeture and a developing mandibular ramus. These traits match the phenotypic growth patterns found in the Indonesian populations.
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Description
Sumatran orangutan juvenile skull replica measures 10.6 x 7.0 x 9.0 inches. Pongo abelii skull is 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 juvenile skull features large, rounded orbits and a significantly steeper forehead angle than mature specimens. These developmental traits allow for a clear view of the early cranial vault expansion required for brain growth. The cast surfaces show a distinct fine-grained bone texture typical of immature skeletal structures.
This specimen offers a clear look at the infraorbital foramen and delicate zygomaticomaxillary sutures before complete ossification. These features allow examination of the precise anatomical landmarks used to differentiate young Sumatran individuals from other regional great ape lineages.
Scientific Classification
- Kingdom: Animalia
- Phylum: Chordata
- Class: Mammalia
- Order: Primates
- Suborder: Haplorhini
- Infraorder: Simiiformes
- Family: Hominidae
- Genus: Pongo
- Species: P. abelii
- Binomial name: Pongo abelii Lesson, 1827
- Conservation status: Critically Endangered (IUCN 3.1)
Curators or collectors building a morphology series can use the Sumatran orangutan male skull replica to study bone crests. Thus, this helps track tooth strength in the species. Also, the Sumatran orangutan female skull replica shows more slender cranial frame. This model tracks small zygomatic widths too. Next, the Bornean orangutan male skull replica aids taxonomic work. It shows wide cheek bones. Therefore, you can see how they differ from the sleek Sumatran shape.
Additional information
| Weight | 8.0 lbs |
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| Dimensions | 10.6 × 7.0 × 9.0 in |
| International Orangutan Day - August 19th | International Orangutan Day is celebrated annually on August 19th to raise awareness about the conservation of orangutans and their natural habitats. The day also encourages people to take action to protect the critically endangered species. |
