Spotted Hyena skull Replica(Museum Quality)

This product is an exact replica of a Spotted Hyena skull, meticulously crafted to showcase the powerful jaw structure and unique adaptations of this formidable carnivore. This high-quality skull replica is ideal for educational displays, zoology collections, or for enthusiasts fascinated by the anatomy of Africa’s most efficient scavenger and predator.

Size

Scale: 1:1 – Length: 11 inches (28 cm)
Scale: 2/3 – Length: 7.3 inches (18.7 cm)

Scientific Name: Crocuta crocuta

Taxonomy: Animalia > Chordata > Mammalia > Carnivora > Hyaenidae > Crocuta

The Spotted Hyena (Crocuta crocuta) is one of Africa’s most dominant carnivores, found across savannas, grasslands, and open woodlands. Despite their reputation as scavengers, spotted hyenas are skilled hunters, with groups (called clans) capable of taking down large prey like wildebeest and zebras. Their skulls are incredibly robust, housing some of the strongest jaws of any mammal, capable of exerting a crushing bite force of over 1,000 psi. This allows them to crack bones and consume every part of a carcass, including marrow, which provides vital nutrients. Hyenas are also highly intelligent and social, with complex communication systems and strict matriarchal hierarchies.

This detailed skull replica is created using a high-precision 3D scan of an authentic Spotted Hyena skull. Cast in durable resin and hand-finished, it accurately captures key anatomical features, including the massive premolars for crushing bone and the strong zygomatic arches that support powerful jaw muscles.

Ideal for educators, wildlife biologists, and collectors, this Spotted Hyena skull replica offers a fascinating look into the anatomy and adaptations of one of Africa’s most remarkable predators.