Real Rat Skull Set

This museum-quality specimen showcases three distinct rat species in a single curated set, ideal for comparative anatomical study and natural history collections. Each skull retains original museum documentation, including handwritten identification marks on the cranium and mandible, preserving provenance and research value. The trio spans kangaroo rat and black rat morphologies, offering educators and collectors a rare opportunity to examine size and structural variation across Muridae family members. Sold as-is to maintain authenticity and historical integrity. The term "rat" applies to the larger members of the Muridae family. Rats are distinguished from mice by their size comparison. The most common rat species are the black rat and the brown rat, which live everywhere in the world except for Antarctica. Specifications: This specimen is from our Museum of Osteology collection. Exhibits handwritten verbiage on both the cranium and mandible. Sold as-is without further cleaning Photographed from left to right: Merriam's Kangaroo Rat, California Black Rat, Ord's Kangaroo Rat Merriam's Kangaroo Rat Skull Dimensions: Skull Length 3.6 cm (1.4 in) Skull Width 2.3 cm (0.9 in) Skull Height 1.3 cm (0.5 in) California Black Rat Skull Dimensions: Skull Length 3.4 cm (1.3 in) Skull Width 1.9 cm (0.7 in) Skull Height 1.4 cm (0.6 in) Ord's Kangaroo Rat Skull Dimensions: Skull Length 3.7 cm (1.5 in) Skull Width 2.4 cm (0.9 in) Skull Height 1.5 cm (0.6 in)