Aardvark Skull Replica (Museum Quality)

This product is an exact replica of an aardvark skull. This high-quality Orycteropus afer skull replica is a perfect addition to any collection or educational display. It features the aardvark’s elongated snout, arched cranium, and peg-like teeth, showcasing the skull’s unique adaptations for an insectivorous lifestyle. The fine details of the nasal cavity, jaw structure, and dentition are captured with precision.

Scale & Dimensions:

• Scale: 1:1 – Length: 8.2 in (20.8 cm)
• Scale: 2/3 – Length: 5.5 in (14 cm)

Scientific Name: Orycteropus afer
Taxonomy: Animalia > Chordata > Mammalia > Tubulidentata > Orycteropodidae > Orycteropus

About the Aardvark

The aardvark (Orycteropus afer) is a solitary, nocturnal mammal native to sub-Saharan Africa. As the sole surviving member of the order Tubulidentata, it is evolutionarily distinct from all other mammals. Aardvarks feed primarily on ants and termites, using their powerful claws to dig and a long, sticky tongue to lap up prey. Their teeth are unique—tubular, lacking enamel, and continuously growing—perfectly adapted to their specialized diet. The elongated nasal cavity also aids in their keen sense of smell, essential for locating underground insect colonies.

Skull Production

This replica was produced using a precise 3D scan of a real aardvark skull. It is cast in durable resin and hand-finished to preserve the detailed anatomical structure, from the fine sutures of the cranium to the distinctive tooth rows. Both the full-size and scaled versions offer scientifically accurate representations ideal for close examination.

Perfect For:

• Collectors of rare and distinctive mammal skulls
• Educators & museum exhibits focused on African wildlife or evolutionary biology
• Researchers studying insectivorous mammal adaptations
• Artists, illustrators, and sculptors needing accurate anatomical reference

This aardvark skull replica is a scientifically intriguing and visually unique piece, ideal for enhancing any natural history, zoological, or comparative anatomy collection.