Taxidermy Real Animals Skulls, Real Bones Specimen, Taxidermy Supplies for Science Education, Special Gift (Mink Skull)

Before we headed to Death Valley for a week, our grandson told us to bring him back a "cow skull." The strange thing is that on a previous visit to Death Valley, we actually ran across a skull. This time, we did not. Even if we had, I wouldn't have taken it. We're big fans of National Parks and follow all the rules. That did create a quanday, though, as it meant we'd be disappointing our grandson. Yeah, I know, we spoil the heck out of him. That's when I got the idea to check Amazon for skulls. Yikes! Tons of them! We went back and forth a bit about which skull to order and finally landed on this one. It came extremely well packed in a box filled with cotton. The skull was held together with a rubber band. It was clean and complete, and our grandson loves it. We did warn him a few times that because it's a real skull, it would be easy to break and it was designed to look at, not play with. He must like it quite a bit, because it's sitting nicely on a shelf in his bedroom and has already lasted quite a bit longer than lots of other items we've gifted him.

I’m really impressed with the quality of this mink skull. It arrived clean, intact, and beautifully preserved, with all the delicate bone structures clearly visible. The craftsmanship and care that went into preparing it really show—it’s both scientifically fascinating and aesthetically striking. It has a natural, slightly glossy finish that gives it a polished look without feeling artificial. It’s the perfect size for display, whether you're adding it to a curiosity shelf, a natural history collection, or using it for art reference. It’s surprisingly pretty in its own way—delicate yet sturdy, and full of character. Highly recommend for collectors, artists, or anyone who appreciates nature’s intricate design.

I know nothing about skulls or taxadermy, or bone art; but I had a dream in my mind to make a little ring holder for my sister and this was perfect for that. There could be some left over material on it, but like I said, I don't think I'd really be able to tell the difference. The skull came packed safely, the jaw was wrapped on with a rubber band and it was in a thick box, with cotton fluff and bubble wrap when I opened it. I am very satisfied as a first time purchaser. Price was great. Skull was maybe 3 inches long, perfect for the cloche I purchased from Michael's.

Came in perfect condition so its great, looks cool as heck

Exactly what I was looking for. Perfect size. Perfect color does not disappoint and ship safely.

I absolutely love this little skull! Every single tooth is present, which was a huge bonus, and it arrived quickly. It was packaged exceptionally well in a sturdy box with cotton and bubble wrap, so there wasn’t even the slightest chance of it getting damaged in transit. The bone has a beautiful natural color, and the specimen itself is very close to pristine. For the price, I honestly think it’s a fantastic deal. 👍 The only reason I’m giving 4 stars instead of 5 is because of the mystery orange-colored material that was still inside the skull. I spent about four straight hours cleaning it out of nearly every cavity especially the nasal and sinus cavities. There are still a few tiny areas where some remains. I have no idea whether it was dried biological tissue, glue, or something else, but there was definitely more of it than I expected. Now for the funny part… My niece happened to be here when it arrived, and this was her very first time ever seeing a real animal skull up close. She picked it up, turned it over, looked inside, and immediately screamed, “IT’S BRAINS ARE IN MY HANDS!!” 😂 I tried convincing her it was probably glue, but considering how much of it there was, she wasn’t buying it. I think I accidentally ruined natural history for the poor kid! I’m determined to win her back over to the fascinating world of real specimens, but this was definitely… an unforgettable introduction. Other than needing a much more thorough cleaning before shipping, I genuinely love this specimen and would probably buy from the seller again if I can find out what the orange is going on with the skull! 💀

Great little skull

Serves purpose , it is smaller than I expected for what I plan on using it for but not product issue.