Replica Giant Hyena Fossil Skull Shark Collection Lake Turkana

Lake Turkana

are threatened with extinction due to over harvesting of eggs and adults for meat and leather

are considerably larger than females and possess massive antlers that are used in sparing and mating battles

leads many to place it within the Australopithecus group

Replica Giant Hyena Fossil Skull Shark Collection Lake TurkanaThis large fossil hyena was found in Gansu province, China. This specimen dates back to the Miocene age at 4. 5 to 5 million years old. Giant hyenas were much larger than modern hyenas being slightly larger than a modern African lion. Specifications: 1: 1 scale High quality polyurethane resin cast 2 part skull (separate cranium & jaw) Skull Length 44. 2 cm (17. 4 in.) Skull Width 26. 9 cm (10. 6 in.) Skull Height 28 cm (11 in.) Origin: China Product