American Opossum Skull Replica (Museum Quality)

This product is an exact replica of a Virginia Opossum skull, offering a detailed view of the unique cranial features of North America’s only marsupial. This high-quality skull replica is perfect for educational displays, zoological studies, or collections that focus on marsupial adaptations and mammalian diversity.

**Scale and Dimensions:**

- Scale: 1:1, Length: 11.5 cm (4.5 inches)

**Scientific Name:** *Didelphis virginiana*

**Taxonomy:** Animalia > Chordata > Mammalia > Didelphimorphia > Didelphidae > *Didelphis*

The Virginia Opossum, found throughout North America, is a resilient and adaptable scavenger known for its unique behaviors, such as “playing dead” to avoid predators. The skull of the opossum reflects its omnivorous diet, with a distinctive dental arrangement that includes sharp canines for meat and flat molars for grinding plant matter. Its elongated snout and strong jaw muscles support a wide-ranging diet that includes fruits, insects, small animals, and carrion.

This replica is created using a precise 3D scan of an authentic Virginia Opossum skull specimen, ensuring accurate detail in every feature—from the prominent sagittal crest to the sharp teeth. Made from durable resin and hand-painted, it provides a realistic, enduring study piece.

Ideal for educators, biologists, naturalists, and collectors, this Virginia Opossum skull replica serves as an excellent resource for studying marsupial anatomy, ecology, and behavior. It is a valuable addition to any educational collection or display focused on North American wildlife and mammalian adaptations.