Cape Porcupine peak - Hystrix africaeaustralis
Length from about 18 to 30 cm
Shorter peaks are thicker and more rigid, longer ones are thinner and more flexible.
Provenance: South Africa - CITES Status: Unprotected species, not listed in the CITES: sale and possession free and legal.
Peak of Cape Porcupine
Species: Cape Porcupine (Hystrix africaeaustralis)
Family: Hystricidae
Origin: South Africa
CITES Status: Unprotected species, not listed in the CITES: sale and possession free and legal.
Sales: Sold individually
Length: Approx. 18 to 30 cm — Shorter quills are thicker and more rigid, while longer quills are finer and more flexible.
This authentic Cape Porcupine quill (Hystrix africaeaustralis) is a natural history specimen sought after for cabinets of curiosities, fine craftsmanship, or decoration. It features a striking natural pattern with alternating high-contrast black and cream bands.
Like human hair, porcupine quills follow a natural life cycle and fall out naturally during periodic shedding to be replaced by new ones.
The Cape Porcupine is the largest rodent in Southern Africa. Its armor consists of modified hair structures: highly keratinized hairs that have evolved into protective quills.
Contrary to popular belief, porcupines cannot shoot or project their quills at a distance. The quills are loosely anchored in the animal's skin. During an attack, they detach instantly upon contact to lodge themselves into a predator's flesh, where they can cause severe skin infections or sepsis.
Warning: One end forms an extremely sharp and piercing natural point. Handle with care.
The photographs are shown as examples; variations may occur as each quill is unique.
Sold individually
Canadian Cougar Skull - Puma Skull
puma concolor
You must live in the European Union to buy this skull - Not for sale outside the European Union
Sold with its CITES import permit
Coyote skull from Canada - Canis latrans
The Coyote is a canine species native to North America.
He is smaller than his close relative, the wolf who is closely related to him, but larger than a jackal.
Size: 18/20cm
All skulls are different - Illustration photo
All skulls are different in size, color, teeth etc... They are wild animals that have lived in freedom, so some skulls may have missing teeth or teeth that are worn, cracked or broken.
Coyote skull from Canada - Canis latrans
The Coyote is a canine species native to North America.
He is smaller than his close relative, the wolf who is closely related to him, but larger than a jackal.
Variable size, approx. 21-22cm.
All skulls are different - Illustration photo
All skulls are different in size, color, teeth etc... They are wild animals that have lived in freedom, so some skulls may have missing teeth or teeth that are worn, cracked or broken.
Medicalized sheep skull on a base
Ovis aries
Ancient skull whose teeth were discovered under the bone and above the eye socket, with Roman numerals written in places. It may have been a skull used for study in a school.
Original patina, the skull is not young, there may be some missing pieces! It looks like it came out of the reserves of an old museum.
American mink Skull - Neovison vison
Illustration pictures
All skulls are different in size, color, teeth etc...
Some skulls may have missing, worn, cracked or broken teeth, holes etc...
Black Bear Skull from Canada
Ursus americanus
You must live in the European Union to buy this skull
Not for sale outside the European Union
Sold with its CITES import permit
Polished Southern Eland Skull for Hanging - Wall Trophy
South African Antelope - Taurotragus oryx
Polished Greater Kudu Skull for Hanging
South African Antelope - Tragelaphus strepsiceros
Wall Trophy
Skeleton of an Indonesian pit viper under a globe
Species: Trimeresurus insularis
Bell height: 38 cm
No shipping
Exoskeleton of Longhorn cowfish - Boxfish on base
Lactoria cornuta
Mounted on a blackened wooden base in the naturalist manner of the 19th century.
Kudu polished horn on pedestal - Antelope
Species: Greater kudu: South African Tragelaphus strepsiceros antelope
See the photos for minor imperfections in the polish
Canadian beaver skull - Castor canadensis
Impressive skull with these very large incisors!
Size: Length between 12cm and 14cm
Illustration pictures
All skulls are different in size, color, teeth etc... They are wild animals that have lived in freedom, so some skulls may have missing teeth or teeth that are worn, cracked or broken.
Polished Oryx Skull for Hanging
South African Oryx gazella
Wall Trophy
Bat skull - Hipposideros diadema under box
From Indonesia
Plexiglass box
Cape Porcupine peak - Hystrix africaeaustralis
Length from about 18 to 30 cm
Shorter peaks are thicker and more rigid, longer ones are thinner and more flexible.
Provenance: South Africa - CITES Status: Unprotected species, not listed in the CITES: sale and possession free and legal.
