Real Grizzly Bear Skull

This is a real grizzly bear (Ursus arctos horribilis) skull from a mature individual, displaying the characteristic broad cranium, pronounced sagittal crest, and robust zygomatic arches of this large North American carnivore. The specimen exhibits signs of periodontal pathology and minor damage to the left palate, with all canines present and several post-canine teeth absent. Suitable for carnivore anatomy study, comparative osteology, or natural history collections.

The grizzly bear is a subspecies of the North American brown bear. Grizzly bears are found throughout much of inland Alaska; portions of northern and western Canada; and isolated regions in Montana, Idaho, and Wyoming. The grizzly is a large carnivore weighing up to 750 pounds (340 kg). This species feeds on large prey such as moose, elk, and deer in addition to carrion and smaller mammals.

• Missing some teeth, all canines present
• Some damage to left side of pallet, no further repairs will be made
• Exhibits signs of pathology; periodontal possible
• Skull Length 33.6 cm (13.2 in)
• Skull Width 21 cm (8.3 in)
• Skull Height 15 cm (5.9 in)