Gorilla Half Scale Skull KAM-04
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The gorilla (Gorilla gorilla) is the largest living representative of the great apes, though there are larger apes in the fossil record. Like all great apes, the fossil record is poor for gorillas. These magnificent animals are now isolated to dense forests in central Africa and can be separated into lowland and mountain populations. Strong sexual dimorphism is seen in gorillas, with males weighing up to 400 lbs and females weighing 200 lbs. Adult males have massive heads with immense bony ridges used for the attachment of strong jaw muscles. The brain case is much smaller than the apparent size of the head. The teeth of the gorilla have a U-shaped tooth row (thought to be an identifying trait of the great apes), large spoon-shaped incisors, large canines, large molars and a gap between the upper incisors and canines. The large canines might suggest carnivorous diet, but actually represent tools for sexual display and effective defensive weapons. The gorilla’s diet consists of leaves, shoots and other vegetable material.

Comparable to our companion full sized gorilla skull BC-001.

This product is available in a set of 7 half scale primate skulls (KAM-SET-7). Please see Related Products, below. We also produce Bone Clones® full scale versions of all species represented in this set, including several gorailla specimens and offer a full scale version of this set (BH-KRO-3). Please check out our Fossil Hominid, Human Skulls and Great Ape categories.

BONE CLONES® Half-Scale Series - Sculpted by anatomical sculptor Dr. Steve Wagner, and licensed exclusively to Bone Clones®, these marvelously detailed miniature skulls accurately represent the osteological anatomy of 7 primate skulls: Human, Gorilla, Chimpanzee and 4 early hominids. Made of our custom formulated, durable, resin and expertly finished, these extraordinary miniature skulls feature all the detail of the originals. Easily handled, and a convenient size for comparative study, our Bone Clones® Half Scale Series skulls display beautifully and are a great teaching aid.