Sumatran Orangutan Male Skull Replica
$332.00
Scientific data confirms this cranium possesses a nuchal surface length of 7.05mm and a bicondylar breadth of 120.0 mm, metrics that distinguish the lineage from other populations.
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Description
Sumatran orangutan male 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 adult male cranium features a robust bone structure and deep grooves for nerve pathways. These landmarks allow study of the neural anatomy and blood flow patterns of mature Sumatran primates.
Every cast surface captures the specific slope of the forehead and the specialized dental sockets evolved for a varied forest diet. This model preserves the solid bone textures characteristic of healthy research specimens.
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)
Institutional researchers and collectors can integrate the Sumatran juvenile skull replica to analyze the cranial crests form over time. This comparison provides a clear look at early dental spacing.
You can also use the Sumatran female skull replica to document the lack of sagittal ridge development in certain adults. For a wider perspective, the western lowland gorilla male skull replica offers a necessary reference. This model highlights the massive supraorbital torus and broader facial with the African great apes.
Additional information
| Weight | 9.0 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. |
