Real Opossum Skull - Pathology
This is a one-of-a-kind product with unique photographs. You will receive the exact specimen shown, and once sold, it will be removed from the website.
The opossum is a marsupial and a member of the Didelphidae family. Found in North America, opossums are generally solitary and nomadic creatures that stay in one area if food and water resources are plentiful. They have a very interesting defence when they feel threatened, playing dead and mimicking the appearance and smell of a dying or dead animal. Their diet consists mostly of carrion, rodents, birds, and insects, but opossums will famously eat almost anything.
Specifications:
- This skull exhibits tiny holes throughout, potentially from a bone disease
- All of the teeth are present and in good condition
- The left zygomatic arch appears to exhibit a healed break
- Skull Length 10.9 cm (4.3 in.)
- Skull Width 5.2 cm (2 in.)
- Skull Height 4.3 cm (1.7 in.)