Real Mountain Beaver Skull 144 Found in Africa

Found in Africa

A member of the Thrush family

Coyotes are quite adaptable and utilize a range of habitats including forests

9 cm (11 in

9 cm (7 in

Real Mountain Beaver Skull 144 Found in AfricaMountain beavers (Aplodontia rufa), not a true beaver, are heavy bodied rodents with short limbs. They are considered the most primitive living rodent. The skull reflects these primitive traits in that it is flattened over all and the auditory bullae, or ear bones, are flask shaped. This unusual skull allow a view into the distant past of rodents as well as mammals in general. Specifications: Average Skull Length: 7cm (2. 7in) Origin: North America