Dhole Skull

Dhole Skull. (Cuon alpinus). Dhole skull replica is cast from original specimen. S. Siberia, E. Khazakhstan-India, Indoinesia.

* Size: 7.5 inch (19cm)
* Museum quality replica
* Cast in durable polyurethane resins.
* Made in USA

Dhole is a canid native to Central and Southeast Asia. It is genetically close to species within the genus Canis, though its skull is convex rather than concave in profile, it lacks a third lower molar and the upper molars sport only a single cusp as opposed to 2-4. During the Pleistocene, the Dhole ranged throughout Asia, Europe and North America, but became restricted to its historical range 12,000-18,000 years ago.

The Dhole typically weighs 12-20 kilograms (26-44 pounds) and measures 90 centimeters (35 inches) in body length and 50 centimeters (20 inches) shoulder height. The tail measures 40-45 centimeters (16-18 inches) in length. There is little sexual dimorphism. The Dhole has a broad, domed skull and a short, broad muzzle. The bones of the forehead and upper jaw are "swollen", producing a dish-faced profile. The hooded eyes have amber or light brown irises, and the ears are large and rounded.

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