Real American Alligator Skeleton - Disarticulated - Impaired

This real disarticulated American alligator skeleton specimen showcases the reptile's broad snout, armored structure, and robust build that made it an efficient swimmer and formidable predator. This specimen presents with damage to the occipital bone and the back of the skull, as well as one broken cervical vertebra. Perfect for students, educators, and natural history enthusiasts seeking an authentic look at alligator skeletal anatomy.

The American alligator is a large, powerful reptile native to the southeastern United States, commonly found in freshwater swamps, marshes, rivers, and lakes. It has a broad snout, armored body, and strong tail, making it an efficient swimmer and formidable predator. Alligators play a crucial role in their ecosystems by creating "gator holes" that provide water for other wildlife during dry periods.

• Presents with damage to the occipital bone and the back of the skull
• Presents with one cervical vertebra broken
• Full length - 122 in.
• Skeleton - Disarticulated Length 57.4 cm (22.6 in)
• Skeleton - Disarticulated Width 23.7 cm (9.3 in)
• Skeleton - Disarticulated Height 15.7 cm (6.2 in)