{"product_id":"real-taxidermy-aardwolf-proteles-cristatus","title":" Real Taxidermy Aardwolf (Proteles cristatus)","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"593\"\u003eThe \u003cstrong data-start=\"4\" data-end=\"54\"\u003eReal Taxidermy Aardwolf (\u003cem data-start=\"31\" data-end=\"51\"\u003eProteles cristatus\u003c\/em\u003e)\u003c\/strong\u003e is an exceptionally rare and fascinating preserved specimen showcasing one of Africa’s most unique and lesser-known carnivores. Expertly prepared and preserved, this remarkable piece highlights the aardwolf’s distinctive features, including its elongated muzzle, pointed ears, striped coat pattern, and characteristic mane running along the back. Unlike many members of the hyena family, the aardwolf primarily feeds on termites, making it a truly unusual species admired by collectors, educators, and natural history enthusiasts alike.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"595\" data-end=\"960\"\u003eThis specimen originates from \u003cspan class=\"hover:entity-accent entity-underline inline cursor-pointer align-baseline\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"whitespace-normal\"\u003eFrank J. Zitz \u0026amp; Co., Inc.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e in New York, a company historically recognized for supplying museum-quality natural history specimens and taxidermy pieces. Carefully mounted to preserve the animal’s natural appearance and anatomical detail, this aardwolf serves as both an educational display and a striking conversation piece.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"962\" data-end=\"1221\" data-is-last-node=\"\" data-is-only-node=\"\"\u003eIdeal for collectors of oddities, museums, educational institutions, or curiosity displays, this rare taxidermy specimen offers a unique opportunity to own and appreciate a beautifully preserved example of one of nature’s most elusive and specialized mammals.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"454\" data-end=\"727\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"qMYqUG_convSearchResultHighlightRoot\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-turn-id-container=\"request-WEB:2b01cf42-9d2b-42f5-bb33-b62322db2793-36\" data-is-intersecting=\"true\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003csection dir=\"auto\" data-turn-id=\"request-WEB:2b01cf42-9d2b-42f5-bb33-b62322db2793-36\" data-turn-id-container=\"request-WEB:2b01cf42-9d2b-42f5-bb33-b62322db2793-36\" data-testid=\"conversation-turn-74\" data-scroll-anchor=\"false\" data-turn=\"assistant\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-message-author-role=\"assistant\" data-message-id=\"6949c4c9-c357-4217-872c-49fde7c177a0\" dir=\"auto\" data-message-model-slug=\"gpt-5-5\" data-turn-start-message=\"true\" tabindex=\"0\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-turn-id-container=\"request-WEB:2b01cf42-9d2b-42f5-bb33-b62322db2793-36\" data-is-intersecting=\"true\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"727\" data-start=\"454\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSpecifications: \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"text-base my-auto mx-auto [--thread-content-margin:var(--thread-content-margin-xs,calc(var(--spacing)*4))] @w-sm\/main:[--thread-content-margin:var(--thread-content-margin-sm,calc(var(--spacing)*6))] @w-lg\/main:[--thread-content-margin:var(--thread-content-margin-lg,calc(var(--spacing)*16))] px-(--thread-content-margin)\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"[--thread-content-max-width:40rem] @w-lg\/main:[--thread-content-max-width:48rem] mx-auto max-w-(--thread-content-max-width) flex-1 group\/turn-messages focus-visible:outline-hidden relative flex w-full min-w-0 flex-col agent-turn\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"flex max-w-full flex-col gap-4 grow\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"min-h-8 text-message relative flex w-full flex-col items-end gap-2 text-start break-words whitespace-normal outline-none keyboard-focused:focus-ring [.text-message+\u0026amp;]:mt-1\" data-message-model-slug=\"gpt-5-5\" dir=\"auto\" data-message-id=\"27875763-8c2d-47b7-9bde-1e3a99b23706\" data-message-author-role=\"assistant\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"flex w-full flex-col gap-1 empty:hidden\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"markdown prose dark:prose-invert wrap-break-word w-full light markdown-new-styling\"\u003e\n\u003cul data-is-only-node=\"\" data-is-last-node=\"\" data-end=\"82\" data-start=\"0\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"41\" data-start=\"0\" data-section-id=\"10fb42z\"\u003eSpecimen Height: 58.42 cm (23 in.)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-is-last-node=\"\" data-end=\"82\" data-start=\"42\" data-section-id=\"aeruaf\"\u003eSpecimen Length: 104.14 cm (41 in.)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-is-last-node=\"\" data-end=\"82\" data-start=\"42\" data-section-id=\"aeruaf\"\u003eSpecimen Width: \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e45.72 cm (18 in.)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-is-last-node=\"\" data-end=\"82\" data-start=\"42\" data-section-id=\"aeruaf\"\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eShipped from New York by \u003cspan class=\"hover:entity-accent entity-underline inline cursor-pointer align-baseline\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"whitespace-normal\"\u003eFrank J. 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