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Skulls Unlimited is Legal!
 It was 21 years ago this month that Skulls Unlimited was born. Started by Jay Villemarette in 1986, the evolution of Skulls Unlimited came about somewhat by chance. As some of you may remember, the economy in the mid-eighties was less than booming. Jay being trained as an auto body technician, had a difficult time finding steady work. Having long been a skull collector, Jay got the idea to supplement his income by preparing and selling skulls from his home. Finding a demand in this niche market, Jay decided to break out and begin selling skulls full time. As business improved, Jay moved from his kitchen to a portable building in his back yard and later to a retail storefront. Back then, it would have been hard to imagine the company that is now Skulls Unlimited International, Inc. With a 14,000 square foot custom built facility and fifteen employees, Skulls Unlimited remains the leading supplier of osteological specimens in the world. So happy 21st birthday to Skulls Unlimited and next time you see us, feel free to buy us a drink!
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Dirty Jobs; "Skull Cleaner" Re-edit
Jay shows Mike how to
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Close up
with dermestid beetles.
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The Discovery Channel´s Dirty Jobs will soon be airing a re-edited version of the episode featuring Skulls Unlimited. This new version will be part of a special called "Creepy Critters" and will presumably focus on our dermestid beetles. We are anticipating this edit to contain a little more of the "too graphic for Discovery" content. We will post show times when they are available.
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Museum of Osteology
While construction continues toward the completion of the Museum of Osteology, we wanted to take some time to share some of the wonderful specimens that will be featured within. Enjoy the following images of various pathological specimens.
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JUNE T-SHIRT CONTEST WINNER |
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This month's winner is Grayson & Miranda Manning of Tallahassee, FL. Grayson & Miranda will receive a $50 Skulls Unlimited gift certificate. To enter the Skulls Unlimited T-shirt Contest simply send us a color photograph, or digital image showing you or someone you know wearing one of our T-shirts. Originality will count, so choose a pose in front of a well known landmark, at your job, exotic regions of the world, in the classroom or just lounging around. Each entry will receive a gift certificate for $9.95. We will choose a new winner each month. To learn more about the t-shirt contest or to see previous entries, visit,
http://www.skullsunlimited.com/t-shirt_contest.html.
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Grayson & Miranda Manning
Tallahassee, FL
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FEATURED EMPLOYEE |
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Jay Villemarette,
Owner of Skulls Unlimited International |
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Jay Villemarette, owner and president of Skulls Unlimited International, Inc., founded the company in 1986. From his humble beginnings, cleaning skulls in his kitchen, Jay has built Skulls Unlimited into a successful international corporation. Now in its 21st year, Skulls Unlimited continues to grow. Soon, Jay's long time dream of opening a skeleton museum will become a reality when the Museum of Osteology opens to the public. To read more about Jay and the rest of the Skulls Unlimited crew, go to, http://www.skullsunlimited.com/employees.htm
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MUSEUM OF OSTEOLOGY CHALLENGE |
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The Museum of Osteology Challenge is a chance for all of you skull enthusiasts to show off the size of your craniums. The Museum of Osteology, although not yet open to the public, houses a large collection of rare and unique skull specimens. Each month, this newsletter will feature a new photograph of a specimen. The first three individuals that can correctly identify the pictured specimen will win one of our new Skulls Unlimited Est. in 1986 T-Shirts and have their names posted in the next newsletter. Winners will be the envy of all their skull collecting friends! This contest is open to all ages. Only one guess per individual, per month will be accepted. Guesses must include the animal's common, genus and species names. (Example: Human, Homo sapiens) Entries lacking any of these will not be accepted. Email your answers to: education@skullsunlimited.com
This month's mystery skull measures 3.8 inches (9.6cm) long.
Hint: The scientific name of this species does not contain the letter "G".
Last month's mystery skull was a Crested Oropendola, Psarocolius decumanus.
Congratulations to Wouter van Gestel of Boskoop, The Netherlands; Jan Raines of Dallas, TX, and Richard Lawrence of Bedfordshire, England for correctly identifying this specimen. Good luck to everyone this month!
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FEATURED ITEM |
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Roe Deer Skull
Natural Bone
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Roe Deer Skull
Capreolus capreolus
The roe deer is native to regions of Europe and Asia. This relatively small deer inhabits grasslands and forests. The roe deer is crepuscular, being active mostly in the morning and early evening. This herbivorous species feeds mainly on grass, leaves, berries and young shoots. Skulls Unlimited is now offering a limited selection of complete male roe deer on our one-of-a-kind horns and antlers page. Click here to view these specimens.
| WLQ-334 | Natural Bone: $275.00 |
Order Online with our secure shopping cart at www.skullsunlimited.com/horns_and_antlers_collection.html
Order by phone at 1800-659-SKULL or 405-794-9300
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Muntjac Deer Skull
Muntiacus reeves
The Reeve's muntjac, also called the Chinese muntjac, is native to China and Taiwan, but has been introduced to parts of Europe where they are now a feral species. Male muntjacs, like other deer, grow and shed antlers annually. However, unlike other deer, muntjac antlers are fairly small and not used for sparing. Instead, they grow large canines for this purpose. Skulls Unlimited is now offering a limited selection of complete male muntjac deer on our one-of-a-kind horns and antlers page.
| WLQ310 | Natural Bone: $325.00 |
Order Online with our secure shopping cart at www.skullsunlimited.com/horns_and_antlers_collection.html
Order by phone at 1800-659-SKULL or 405-794-9300
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Muntjac Deer Skull
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Stay tuned for the July 2007 SUI newsletter featuring museum updates, new products and Skulls Unlimited news. |
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