Platypus Skull Replica (Museum Quality)

This product is an exact 1:1 replica of a Platypus skull, capturing the unique structure of this remarkable monotreme. This high-quality skull replica is perfect for educational displays, collections, or anatomical studies focused on unique mammalian species.

Size

Scale: 1:1

Length: 10.4 cm / 4.1 in

Scientific Name: Ornithorhynchus anatinus

Taxonomy: Animalia > Chordata > Mammalia > Monotremata > Ornithorhynchidae > Ornithorhynchus

The Platypus (Ornithorhynchus anatinus) is one of the most distinctive mammals, found primarily in freshwater habitats across eastern Australia and Tasmania. Known for its duck-like bill, webbed feet, and egg-laying reproductive system, the Platypus belongs to the rare order of Monotremes, a small group of egg-laying mammals. Its skull is uniquely adapted for its lifestyle, with a flattened, elongated shape and specialized bill receptors that detect electrical signals from prey in the water.

This Platypus skull replica is created using a 3D scan of a genuine specimen to ensure accuracy in every detail. Constructed from durable resin and hand-painted, the replica replicates the exact structure and textures of a real Platypus skull, including the elongated bill and specialized jaw.

Perfect for educators, biologists, and collectors, this Platypus skull replica provides a rare opportunity to study the anatomy of one of the world’s most unusual mammals. It serves as a valuable educational tool for understanding monotreme anatomy and evolution and makes a unique display piece for collections focused on distinctive and rare species.