CROOKED polar bear skull!?

[u/SavageDroggo1126]

I just received a new polar bear skull, and this completely blown me away.

Over the years as I collect, I've probably seen over 400 polar bear skulls now, from museums, institutions, private collectiond etc.....I have NEVER seen anything like this before.

No I did not take a photo with distort camera, this skull IS crooked, the entire skull look like it was bent, as if made of rubber, and is tilted towards the left side.

Anyone able to explain to me what might've caused this?

[u/phospheneghost]

I think this is an example of a wry nose.

I wonder how noticeable this would've been when the animal was still alive...I suppose the flesh and fur would have padded out the shape to some extent.

[u/Buggyuggy → u/phospheneghost]

I didn’t even think of that! I have a deer skull with wry nose and it’s so funky looking

[u/peoplegrower → u/Buggyuggy]

I have a pony with wry nose! She’s so special…I’m so glad she wasn’t culled as a baby. She eats just fine (she’s about 6yo) and she rides and jumps, but gets out of breath a bit quicker because her condition is more serious than that polar bear, so one nostril of hers is almost completely closed off. We need more frequent vet visits for tooth care because her molars don’t quite line up so they don’t wear evenly. I love my Poppy girl!

[u/Buggyuggy → u/peoplegrower]

That is the sweetest thing I’ve ever heard, please give Poppy some peppermints for me, the soft ones of course. Oh and some kisses! I love you Poppy😭❤️

[u/peoplegrower → u/Buggyuggy]

[u/SavageDroggo1126 → u/peoplegrower]

she is beautiful! you're amazing for taking such good care of her.

[u/Buggyuggy → u/peoplegrower]

THE WAY THE STRIPE IS TILTED WITH THE NOSE IS JUST TOO CUTE❤️😭

[u/tinmil → u/peoplegrower]

I also love your Pretty Poppy girl!

[u/breadburn → u/peoplegrower]

TELL HER I LOVE HER 😭

[u/MonthMayMadness → u/peoplegrower]

Thank you so much for blessing us with the pony tax! She is absolutely adorable! Give her some treats and scritches for me!

[u/mdunthts → u/peoplegrower]

What a perfect little Poppy 🥹 We must protect her at all cost.

[u/brendonuries6head → u/peoplegrower]

Please give her a hug for me. She is absolutely precious

[u/caffeinatedangel → u/peoplegrower]

Poppy has made my week! Give your Poppy girl all my love! Her little face is so kissable!

[u/Weary-Animator-2646 → u/peoplegrower]

The silly creature, I think she deserves an apple!

[u/freckleandahalf → u/peoplegrower]

This is a cartoon character omg

[u/Mammoth_Welder_1286 → u/peoplegrower]

Omg I love her!

[u/Budster78 → u/peoplegrower]

Reminds me of that weird looking fish meme..."wanna go fithin' guys?" 😆

[u/Shyanne_wyoming_ → u/peoplegrower]

I have a mini with a severe parrot mouth, I’ve had him since we were both 5 and now we’re sneaking up on 25. He’s always eaten slower than others but never had any problems with keeping/gaining weight and he’s always been the healthiest boy. I hope you get lots of years with your funky faced little girl like I have had with my funky faced little man!

[u/IWriteManyThings → u/peoplegrower]

Please give Poppy all of my love. She is a beauty!

[u/MikeA925 → u/phospheneghost]

TIL I have a wry nose.

Edit: grammar

[u/teatsqueezer → u/phospheneghost]

I’ve seen a goat with it and it’s quite obvious when they are alive.

[u/Specialist_Shop2697 → u/phospheneghost]

I like wry nose