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MUSEUM OF OSTEOLOGY UPDATE WHALE SKELETON: PART 2 |
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As mentioned in our previous newsletter, we began the articulation and hanging of our 40-foot humpback whale skeleton last December. Although it took slightly longer than expected, we now have our humpback articulated and installed in the Museum of Osteology. To view the time-lapse video of this 28 day project, click here; http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IwSwraTPX6U. Additionally, KFOR News, here in Oklahoma City, also came out and filmed the final throws of this project. To view this story, click here; http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=peKYw98R8qM
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SKULLS UNLIMITED ON "TATTOO HIGHWAY" |
 Jay Villemarette, Thomas Pendelton, and Joey Williams Back in April, 2007, Skulls Unlimited was visited by tattoo artist, Thomas Pendelton. Thomas, his wife Monica and their friends were embarking on a cross-country trek, complete with a film crew, to tattoo and promote their clothing line, The Ministry of Ink. Now, after 2 years of filming, post-production and waiting, Tattoo Highway is set to air on May 27th on A&E. The NY Daily News had the following to say about this upcoming show.
Moving pictures: 'Tattoo Highway' artist hits the road
BY CRISTINA KINON
DAILY NEWS STAFF WRITER
Saturday, March 7th 2009, 12:14 AM
Former 'Inked' cast member Thomas Pendelton is returning to TV in a show of his own. Pendelton and his wife, Monica, will star in "Tattoo Highway," an A&E series in which they travel the country in their mobile tattoo parlor, "Ministry of Ink." Inside a 1970s tour bus decked out with top-of-the-line equipment, the two make their way from Las Vegas to Los Angeles to Phoenix and beyond, creating body art.
"From the creation of the art to the environment that I tattooed in, it has always been about my customers' experience," Pendelton said in a statement released yesterday. "In a street shop, it was easy to forget just how personal that experience should be. Rolling up and parking the shop right in the middle of someone's life, well, there is nothing more personal than that."
The tattoos viewers will see Pendelton create this season include a memorial portrait created from the ashes of a man's wife mixed with ink; a tattoo that can only be seen under a black light; a giant gorilla riding a scooter, and a pair of matching eggplants.
"Tattoo Highway" will premiere this spring.
Pendelton, a 15-year tattoo veteran, was Carey Hart's business partner on "Inked," which chronicled events at Hart & Huntington Tattoo Co., the first tattoo company to open in a casino. Monica also appeared on that series.
Executive producer Bob Horowitz said the traveling element of "Tattoo Highway" is what will separate it from similar reality series, including "Miami Ink."
"All the other series have been based in tattoo parlors," Horowitz told the Hollywood Reporter. "Here the premise is this is the first tattoo parlor on wheels, and he goes where the stories are. Imagine all the things that can happen when you take something like this on the road and all the things that can happen."
A&E has ordered 13 episodes of "Highway Tattoo."
On their visit to Skulls Unlimited, Thomas and his entourage bought a few skulls, received a special behind-the-scenes tour and gave owner, Jay Villemarette, a fantastic gorilla skull tattoo. Be sure to watch Skulls Unlimited on "Tattoo Highway", premiering May 27th on A&E.
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Jay's New Tattoo |
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SKULL IDENTIFICATION |
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Over the years, we have received many, many emails requesting help identifying skulls, skeletons or various bone elements. It seems that most of the specimens we identify are found on various beaches worldwide. More often than not, they end up being partial fish craniums or bird pelvi. Fish craniums are often mistaken for sea turtle or bird skulls. As most fish skulls are kinetic (flexible) to allow for feeding and an aquatic existence, they tend to disarticulate, or fall a part, when they decompose. This usually leaves only the cranium portion of the skull behind. Bird pelvi also tend to resemble skulls to the untrained eye. The hip femur sockets can look like eye sockets and the sacrum, a cranium. However, not all of the photos of specimens sent to us turn out to be fish or bird parts. We actually have seen some pretty interesting specimens and are always glad to be of help. In fact, if you or someone you know, has a skull you would like to have identified, give us a shot. Just send us a photo, and any other information about the specimen you might have, via email to education@skullsunlimited.com and we will do our best to identify your skull for you. Below are a few images of specimens that have been sent to us over the years.
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T-SHIRT CONTEST WINNER |
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This issue's winner is Benjamin from Wisconsin. Benjamin 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 for each newsletter. For more about the t-shirt contest or to see previous entries, visit,
http://www.skullsunlimited.com/t-shirt_contest.html.
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Benjamin and his favorite Auntie Turtle with his skull collection Powers Lake Wisconsin
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SKULLS UNLIMITED‘S FEATURED EMPLOYEES |
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Skulls Unlimited would like to take time to recognize three of our valued employees. Thanks to Jay, Eric, and the Bugs for helping make Skulls Unlimited what it is today. To read about the whole 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 issue, 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 issue 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 issue's mystery skull measures 3.5cm long, 4.5cm wide.
Congratulations to Tyrel Pinnegar of Nanaimo, British Columbia, Matt Bielecki Jenkintown, PA and Stanley Farmer of Topeka, KS, for being the first three to identify last issue's mystery skull as a Tawny Frogmouth, Podargus strigoides.
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FEATURED ITEM |
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Red-rumped Elephant Shrew
Elephantulus rufescens
Species is native to the savannah of sub-Saharan Africa. Average Skull Length: 1.45". Discounted Item
WSM-510-A
WSM-510-B | Natural Bone: $125.00
Natural Bone: $99.00 |
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Red-rumped Elephant Shrew Skull
Natural Bone |
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Pink Fairy Armadillo
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Pink Fairy Armadillo Skull
Chlamyphorus truncatus
The pink fairy armadillo is the smallest species of armadillo measuring approximately 90-115 mm (3 ½ -4 ½ inches) long excluding the tail. It has the ability to bury itself in seconds if frightened.
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Indri Skull
Indri indri
The indri is a diurnal tree-dwelling species native to Madagascar. The indri is one of the largest living lemurs today, reaching weights of up to 30 pounds and lengths of 4 feet with their legs fully extended.
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Indri Skull
Replica - Museum Quality |
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Tarantula
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Tarantula in Acrylic Display
Family: Theraphosidae
This preserved tarantula is encased in a solid clear acrylic display. Measures: 5.25" x 3.5" x1.5"
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Giant Scorpion in Acrylic Display
Family: Scolopendridae
This preserved giant scorpion is encased in a solid clear acrylic display. Measures: 5.25" x 3.5" x 1.5"
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Giant scorpion
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Centipede
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Centipede in Acrylic Display
Family: Buthidae
This preserved centipede is encased in a solid clear acrylic display. Measures: 4.25" x 1.75" x 1".
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Six-banded Armadillo
Euphractus sexcinctus
The six-banded armadillo inhabits grassland and savannah regions of South America east of the Andes mountains. This omnivorous species feeds on plant material such as bromeliad fruit, tubers and palm nuts.
| TQ-383 | Replica: $70.00 | | SM-383 A Quality | Natural: $225.00 | | SM-383 B Quality | Natural: $199.00 |
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Six-banded Armadillo Skull
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Half Scale Primates Skulls
Replica - Museum Quality |
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Set of Seven Half Scale Primates Skulls
various sp.
A set of seven wonderfully detailed half scale models including Homo sapiens, Homo neanderthalensis, Homo erectus, Australopithecus boisei, Australopithecus afarensis, Pan troglodytes(Chimpanzee), and Gorilla gorilla.
| KAM-SET-7 | Replica: $490.00 | | S-KAM-SET-7 | Stand: $45.00 |
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Chinese Alligator Skull
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Chinese Alligator
Alligator sinensis
The Chinese alligator, also called the Yangtze alligator is one of only two species of Alligators; the other being the American alligator. The Chinese alligator, as its name suggests, is native to region of the Yangtze river in China.
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Articulated Manatee Skeleton
Replica - Museum Quality |
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Florida Manatee Skull
Trichechus manatus
The Florida manatee, a subspecies of the West Indian Manatee, ranges along the coast of North America from the Carolinas, south to Florida, and throughout the Gulf of Mexico.
| WSC-046-A Articulated Skeleton | Replica: $8,900.00 | | WSC-046-D Disarticulated Skeleton | Replica: $7,700.00 |
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Feline Pelvis (Hip)
Felis catus
Average size feline pelvis features: femur, vertebrae L6, L7, caudal (tail), and spinal cord. Osteophytes (bone spurs) indicate degenerative osteoarthritis of the hip joint.
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Feline Pelvis (Hip)
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Feline Elbow/Shoulder
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Feline Elbow/Shoulder
Felis catus
Average size feline elbow and shoulder features: normal bone and osteoarthritic changes to joints. Model includes the following bones: scapula, humerus, radius, ulna and nine important ligaments and tendons.
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Alligator Gar
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Alligator Gar
Atractosteus spatula
This primitive ray-finned fish can be found in most of the southeastern United States. Unlike other species of gar, when mature an alligator gar possesses a dual row of teeth in the upper jaw
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Stay tuned for the Summer 2009 SUI newsletter featuring museum updates, new products and Skulls Unlimited news. |
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