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Giraffe Skull and Neck Vertebrae with Stand and Base SC-034-AB Order This / View Your Cart Recognized the world over by their long necks, long legs and distinctive coloration, giraffes can stand over 18 feet tall and weigh over 4200 pounds. A giraffe's long neck contains only seven elongated cervical vertebrae, the same number as in human necks. Giraffe horns, like those of its cousin, the Okapi, are not true horns but are formed from ossified cartilage and are termed "ossicones." These ossicones, which are part of the skull, are covered with skin and hair. Giraffe horns, unlike a deer's antlers, never fall off. A female giraffe's skull reaches its full adult growth at about 10 years of age, but a male giraffe's skull and neck continue to grow throughout its lifetime. This large BC specimen reflects that adaptation by the open sutures visible on the skull, which continue to allow for bone growth. Baby giraffes are one of the few animals born with intact horns, which are folded onto their skull to ease their passage during birth. Note: The Giraffe skull and neck vertebrae do not come articulated as shown. Assembly instructions are provided. Giraffe Skull and Neck Vertebra Larger Image. Please Use Your Back Button To Return To This Page. |
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Giraffe Skull and Neck Vertebrae with Stand SC-034-A Order This / View Your Cart The Skull and neck are available with just the stand as shown. Note: The Giraffe skull and neck vertebrae do not come articulated as shown. Assembly instructions are provided, Giraffe Skull and Neck Vertebra Larger Image. Please Use Your Back Button To Return To This Page. |
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Disarticulated Giraffe Skull and Neck Vertebrae SC-034-D Order This / View Your Cart The skull and vertebrae come disarticulated. The base and stand can be purchased separately later if you like. Giraffe Skull and Neck Vertebrae Larger Image. Please Use Your Back Button To Return To This Page. |
| Scientific Name | Catalogue # | Size | Price |
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| Giraffa camelopardalis | SC-034-AB | 7' tall | $1,880.00 |
| Giraffa camelopardalis | SC-034-A | 7' tall | $1,530.00 |
| Giraffa camelopardalis | SC-034-D | Disarticulated | $1,330.00 |
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