Real Rodent Skull Set

This Museum of Osteology collection real rodent skull set showcases the remarkable anatomical diversity within rodentia through five distinct specimens. Each skull reveals specialized adaptations—from the powerful gnawing apparatus of squirrels and rats to the delicate proportions of shrews and mice. The handwritten provenance markings on each piece reflect museum documentation practices and add historical authenticity. Ideal for comparative anatomy study, natural history display, or educational reference in biology and paleontology contexts.

Rodents are a diverse group of mammals found worldwide, characterized by their ever-growing pairs of upper and lower incisors, which they use for gnawing. They inhabit a wide range of environments, from forests and grasslands to cities, and play vital ecological roles as seed dispersers, prey species, and ecosystem engineers.

• This specimen is from our Museum of Osteology collection. Exhibits handwritten verbiage on both the cranium and mandible.
• Sold as-is without further cleaning
• Photographed from left to right: Tree Squirrel, Rat, Northern Short-tailed Shrew, Prevost's Squirrel, Vole

• Tree Squirrel Skull Dimensions:
  • Skull Length 4.8 cm (1.9 in)
  • Skull Width 3.1 cm (1.2 in)
  • Skull Height 3 cm (1.2 in)

• Rat Skull Dimensions:
  • Skull Length 4.4 cm (1.7 in)
  • Skull Width 2.4 cm (0.9 in)
  • Skull Height 2.5 cm (1 in)

• Northern Short-tailed Shrew Skull Dimensions:
  • Skull Length 2.6 cm (1 in)
  • Skull Width 1.5 cm (0.6 in)
  • Skull Height 1 cm (0.4 in)

• Prevost's Squirrel Skull Dimensions:
  • Skull Length 6 cm (2.4 in)
  • Skull Width 3.8 cm (1.5 in)
  • Skull Height 3 cm (1.2 in)

• Vole Skull Dimensions:
  • Skull Length 2.5 cm (1 in)
  • Skull Width 1.4 cm (0.6 in)
  • Skull Height 1 cm (0.4 in)