Real Squirrel Skull Set

This real squirrel skull set features four distinct squirrel species—Fox, Douglas, Belding's Ground, and Richardson's Ground squirrel—each with authentic anatomical detail. Sourced from our Museum of Osteology collection, these specimens bear original handwritten catalog notes and show natural wear consistent with genuine educational materials. Perfect for comparative anatomy study, natural history displays, or serious collectors. Each skull ranges from 4.5–6.1 cm in length, offering detailed morphological differences across species.

Squirrels are members of the family Sciuridae, a family that includes small or medium-size rodents. The squirrel family includes tree squirrels, ground squirrels, chipmunks, marmots, flying squirrels, and prairie dogs amongst other rodents

• This specimen is from our Museum of Osteology collection. Exhibits handwritten verbiage on both the cranium and mandible.
• The Douglas squirrel presents with one tooth missing
• The Belding's ground squirrel presents with damage to the right side of the mandible
• Photographed from left to right: Fox Squirrel, Douglas Squirrel, Belding's Ground Squirrel, and Richardson's Ground Squirrel
• Fox Squirrel Skull Dimensions:
  • Skull Length 6.1 cm (2.4 in)
  • Skull Width 3.4 cm (1.3 in)
  • Skull Height 3.1 cm (1.2 in)
    

• Douglas Squirrel Skull Dimensions:
  • Skull Length 4.7 cm (1.9 in)
  • Skull Width 2.7 cm (1.1 in)
  • Skull Height 2.3 cm (0.8 in)

• Belding's Ground Squirrel Skull Dimensions:
  • Skull Length 4.7 cm (1.8 in)
  • Skull Width 2.9 cm (1.1 in)
  • Skull Height 2.3 cm (0.9 in)

• Richardson's Ground Squirrel Skull Dimensions:
  • Skull Length 4.5 cm (1.8 in)
  • Skull Width 3 cm (1.2 in)
  • Skull Height 2.2 cm (0.9 in)