Real Pond Turtle Skull

This real pond turtle skull represents millions of years of evolutionary history. Turtles, among the oldest living reptiles, first appeared approximately 200 million years ago. Today, aquatic turtle species thrive worldwide except in Antarctica. This specimen is notably oversized, exceeding the typical size range for its species. It offers educators, researchers, and collectors a genuine example of reptilian skeletal anatomy. Perfect for educational displays, comparative anatomy studies, or natural history collections.

The turtle, considered the oldest of the living reptiles first evolved around 200 million years ago. Today species of aquatic turtles can be found World Wide with the exception of Antarctica. The term "pond turtle" or ''terrapin" generally applies to thos

• Oversized specimen; exceeds typical range for species
• Skull Length 4.9 cm (1.9 in)
• Skull Width 3.2 cm (1.3 in)
• Skull Height 2.4 cm (0.9 in)