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Life-Sized Hammer-headed Bat Skull Replica (Male or Female)

Life-Sized Hammer-headed Bat Skull Replica (Male or Female)

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Ever wondered how weird a hammer-headed bat's skull looks? Now you know! These unusually large-snooted bats are the largest bat in continental Africa, with wingspans reaching up to 3.3 feet. They're also a very sexually dimorphic species (meaning the male and female have a different appearance). The males have much larger vocal cords as well as a "resonating chamber" in their skulls, which helps them produce loud calls over a great distance when they're searching for mates.

These skulls are 3D printed in resin. The mandibles have been slightly thickened on the inside surfaces to make them sturdier, and the skull and jaw are all one piece (so the jaw is not movable like it is on my larger skull models). They're great as little additions to your bone or natural history collection, or as educational aids.

Measurements

Male: 2.875" long x 1.5" wide (73mm x 38mm)
Female: 2.5" long x 1.375" wide (65mm x 34mm)

Materials

3D printed resin

Care Instructions

Resin will yellow when exposed even briefly to UV or sunlight; do not place your skull in a sunny location or near grow lights. Click here for more information on 3D print care and tips on painting.

Additional information

"Hypsignathus monstrosus, skull" (https://skfb.ly/Qsu9) by Museu de Ciències Naturals de Barcelona is licensed under Creative Commons Attribution (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/).

"Hammer-headed Fruit Bat" (https://skfb.ly/6Xnpq) by RISD Nature Lab is licensed under Creative Commons Attribution (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/).

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