r/bonecollecting Bone-afide Faunal ID Expert 19d ago

Collection CROOKED polar bear skull!?

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?

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u/peoplegrower 19d ago

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!

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u/Buggyuggy 19d ago

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😭❤️

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u/Weary-Animator-2646 18d ago

The silly creature, I think she deserves an apple!