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Articulated Kiwi Skeleton and Egg SC-165-A
$960.00
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Living in the New Zealand forests, the Brown Kiwi (as well as all Kiwis) produces the largest egg, proportional to its size, of any bird. The egg weighs around one pound and practically fills the entire body cavity. The small Kiwi is closely related to the Ostrich, from Africa, the Emu from Australia, the Cassowary from New Guinea and the Rheas from South America. All are in the same order, Struthioniformes. Unusual for most birds, the Kiwis have an especially good sense of smell, with the nostrils located at the end of its long beak.
The Bone ClonesŪ replica of the Kiwi skeleton, shown here, is provided with a Kiwi egg and stand. The egg can be displayed on its plexiglass stand, as shown in the insert, or can be placed inside the body. The solid resin base is also provided with Skeleton, as shown.
Xrays of a living female Kiwi showing an egg in the body are available for downloading. Please be aware that these are very large files, and may take some time to download using a slow modem.
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We are grateful to the Zoological Society of San Diego for lending us this remarkable specimen for casting.
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