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It's been a quiet summer here at Skulls Unlimited and we find ourselves with out much to report. Business is good as usual and with the recent addition of several new employees, we have been able to increase productivity and better streamline our cleaning process. This has allowed us to catch up on many projects and get ready for the coming cleaning season this Fall. Progress toward the Museum of Osteology exhibits continues as time permits and we soon hope to start articulating the 42' humpback whale skeleton that will center the main hall. Other than that, it's been pretty quiet. So, as the saying goes, "No news, is good news."
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T-SHIRT CONTEST WINNER |
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This issue's winners are Roger and J.T. Cattle of Seward, Nebraska. Roget and J.T. 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 issue. 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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Roger and J.T. Cattle
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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, Josh and Jaron 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.
We're sorry, this Mystery Skull Challenge has expired. For the current Mystery Skull Challenge, please see the current Skulls Unlimited Newsletter.
This issue's mystery skull measures 3 1/4 inches (8.26cm) long.
Congratulations to Sharon Chester of Fulton, IL., Trey Fondon of Southlake, TX. and Aaron Baldwin of Auke Bay, AK. for being the first to correctly identifying last issue's mystery skull as Hawaiian Monk Seal, Monachus schauinslandi.
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FEATURED ITEM |
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Malayan Flying Lemur - Colugo Skull
Natural Bone
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Malayan Flying Lemur Skull
Galeopterus variegates
Flying lemurs, also named by the Malaysian word "colugo", are not true lemurs. Flying lemurs were originally named for their comb-like lower incisors used for grooming. The two species of flying lemur represent a distinct order called Dermoptera. This order is a rare find in most collections. Skulls Unlimited has a very limited number of skulls and full skeletons of this species available. Average Skull Length: 2.9" (7.4 cm)
| WSM-050-A Natural Bone | $275.00 | | WSM-050-B Natural Bone | $249.00 |
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Aardvark Skull
Natural Bone
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Aardvark Skull
Orycteropus afer
Skull length: 9.5". This specimen is missing the tip of one premaxilary bone...otherwise a perfect specimen.
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Tree Hyrax Skull
Dendrohyrax arboreus
Average Skull Length: 3.5". Representing a unique mammal order, hyrax are unusual mammals in that they are ectothermic and their body temperature can fluctuate with external temperature. Outwardly, the hyrax resembles a large rodent but is most closely related to elephants. The tree hyrax gets it's name by nesting in hollow dead trees.
| WSM-663-A | Quality: $99 | | WSM-663-B | Quality: $75 |
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Tree Hyrax Skull
Natural Bone
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Natural Bone
Southern Long-nosed Armadillo Skull (left) compared to a Nine-banded Armadillo Skull |
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Southern Long-nosed Armadillo Skull
Dasypus hybridus
The Southern long-nosed armadillo is a small species of armadillo native to regions of Argentina, Paraguay, Uruguay and Brazil. This species is quite small compared to its cousin, D. novemcinctus, the nine-banded armadillo. Average Skull Length: 2.75".
| WLQ-502 | Natural Bone: $175.00 |
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Albatross Skull
Thalassarche melanophrys
With a wingspan of nearly 10', albatross are some of the largest flying birds. Average Skull Length: 7".
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Albatross Skull
Natural Bone
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Male Bonobo Skull
Replica - Museum Quality
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Male Bonobo Skull
Pan paniscus
The bonobo, also called the pygmy chimpanzee, is native to the rainforests of Zaire, Africa. The bonobo is more arboreal than its larger relative, the chimp. Bonobos are known to eat a variety of fruits and plant parts as well as invertebrates. Due to it's secretive nature, bonobos are the least known of the great apes.
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Australopithecus STS-71 Skull
Australopithecus africanus
Dated at 2.5 MYA, this specimen of A. africanus Sts 71 was discovered by R. Broom and J. Robinson in 1947 at Sterkfontein, South Africa. Initially this specimen was classified as female due to various facial characteristics. However, other characteristics, such as its robust size and the large post-canine teeth, suggest this specimen may be male.
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Australopithecus STS-71 Skull
Replica - Museum Quality
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