Mallard duck skull (Anas platyrhynchos) The detail on the end

The detail on the end is fascinating

They are really nice educational posters with great art work and interesting facts highlighted

Superb and unusual antique carved bone totem pole

The pelvis has also been coloured in places to show muscle attachments

They are considered dangerous to handle because of their role in former funeral rites

Mallard duck skull (Anas platyrhynchos) The detail on the endThis is the skull from a mallard duck Anas platyrhynchos. Although the mallard is a very common duck with a wide distribution across temperate Europe, America and Asia, this specimen is from a captive bred duck. This skull has been beautifully cleaned and mounted. Unfortunately, the pterygoid bones are missing. A lovely example measuring 11cm in length.