Woolly Opossum Skull Replica
$74.00
Woolly opossum skull replica is 2.1 x 1.0 x 0.8 in. The Caluromys derbianus is a museum-quality polyurethane resin cast of a CAS specimen.
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Description
Woolly opossum skull replica measures 2.1 x 1.0 x 0.8 inches. The Caluromys derbianus is a museum-quality polyurethane resin cast of a California Academy of Sciences specimen. 2-part skull (separate cranium and mandible). 1:1 scale. Made in USA.
Woolly opossum, or Derby’s opossum are native to Central America. They live in wet and dry forests from southern Mexico to western Ecuador and Colombia.
The bare-tailed woolly opossum inhabits subtropical forests, rainforests, secondary forests, and plantations. Its range extends from northern Venezuela to northeastern and south-central Brazil.
The woolly opossum has a gray head, brown to gray coat, and an orange to gray underside.
The animal climbs trees efficiently, and the tail assists in grasping branches. It shows remarkable agility in moving among vines and branches. When a threat disturbes the animal, it might attack by biting. It squeals when experiencing distress.
They live a nocturnal and solitary lifestyle. They rarely engage in social interaction, except between mothers and juveniles or during mating.
They construct nests in trees. Their litter size ranges from one to seven babies. Gestation lasts 25 days, and the juveniles exit the pouch after three months. Weaning occurs a month later.
Scientific Classificaton
- Kingdom: Animalia
- Phylum: Chordata
- Class: Mammalia
- Infraclass: Marsupialia
- Order: Didelphimorphia
- Family: Didelphidae
- Genus: Caluromys
- Species: C. derbianus
- Binomial name: Caluromys derbianus
- Conservation status: Least concern
Wade, the woolly opossum skull is building a camp fire to ward off the chill of the evening. He invited Robin, the ring-tailed possum skull replica. She is in charge of the brining the somemores. Gina, the brush-tailed possum skull replica is in charge of safety. Veronica, the North American opossum skull replica is bringing the moonshine.
Wade got a little too close to the fire and Gina had to pat the fire out. They all agreed it was a really fun time and to meet again tomorrow night.
Additional information
| Weight | 3.0 lbs |
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| Dimensions | 2.1 × 1.0 × 0.8 in |
| National Opossum Day - October 17th | Every year National Opossum Day is celebrated on October 17th. |
