XXXXL Mountain Lion Skull

4X Large Idaho Mountain Lion Skull – Museum-Grade Specimen

This impressive 4X Large Mountain Lion Skull, sourced from Idaho, is a stunning example of a mature Puma concolor, commonly known as a cougar, puma, or mountain lion. Measuring 8″ to 8.25″ in length, this skull showcases the size, strength, and life history of one of North America’s most elusive apex predators.

Professionally prepared using beetle cleaning, then degreased and whitened, this skull is ideal for collectors, educators, museums, or wildlife enthusiasts seeking a premium specimen with significant biological detail and aesthetic quality.

Key Features:

• 🦴 Size: 4X Large – Length between 8″ to 8.25″

• 🦷 Teeth: All teeth are intact except the upper left P1 premolar, which was legally removed by the Fish and Game Department for aging purposes

• 🧠 Nasal Structures: Features complete nasal turbinate bones, rare in many skulls due to their delicate nature

• 🔍 Pterygoid Processes: Fully intact and firmly attached, offering structural completeness

• 🧼 Cleaning Method: Beetle cleaned for preservation of fine structures, then thoroughly degreased and whitened for optimal display

• 🐾 Age Indicators: Prominent sagittal crest, calciferous ridges and bumps, and rounded canine tips, indicating a mature, older cougar

Anatomical and Biological Significance

This skull reflects the wear and maturity of an older cougar, which lived a full life in the wild. The rounded tips of the canines tell a story of years spent hunting and feeding, while the well-developed sagittal crest indicates powerful jaw muscles—characteristic of experienced adult cats.

The calcified ridges and bone texture throughout the skull offer additional insight into the cat’s age and physical development. These features are not just signs of age—they’re hallmarks of a wild predator that thrived in its ecosystem.

The preservation of the nasal turbinates—intricate bony structures inside the nasal cavity—is a rare and highly desirable trait for collectors and educators. These delicate bones aid in a cougar’s incredible sense of smell and are typically lost during improper preparation. In this specimen, they are fully intact, offering rare educational and anatomical value.

Perfect For:

• Wildlife collectors and natural history enthusiasts

• Academic institutions and biology classrooms

• Museum-quality displays

• Taxidermy and osteology collectors

• Artists, sculptors, and modelers seeking anatomical accuracy

• Anyone looking for a high-grade mountain lion skull with full character and structure

Condition and Authenticity

This skull Mountain Lion Skull is in excellent condition, with only one minor legal alteration: the removal of the upper left P1 premolar, as required by the Idaho Fish and Game Department for population and age tracking. This does not detract from the aesthetic or scientific value of the skull. All other teeth are present and well-seated, with minimal wear outside of expected age-related smoothing.

Each part of this specimen—from the cranial ridges to the jawline—has been preserved with care and expertise, ensuring a clean, odor-free, and long-lasting piece for any collection.

Don’t miss the chance to own this extraordinary Mountain Lion Skull—an authentic representation of North America’s top feline predator. It’s a rare opportunity to add a well-preserved, museum-quality cougar skull to your collection.