https://kb.mlc-wels.edu/ 2026-04-21T10:32:37+0000 https://kb.mlc-wels.edu/ https://kb.mlc-wels.edu/lib/tpl/mlc2018/images/favicon.ico text/html 2018-07-30T17:39:05+0000 Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) https://kb.mlc-wels.edu/science/display-cases/skull-case/badger?rev=1532972345&do=diff Badger text/html 2018-07-30T17:39:05+0000 Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) https://kb.mlc-wels.edu/science/display-cases/skull-case/beaver?rev=1532972345&do=diff ==== North American Beaver ==== (Castor canadensis) Donated by Steve Grosinske The North American beaver is the largest rodent in North America. It gets up to four feet long and can weigh over sixty pounds. This beaver has dark brown fur on its back and lighter brown fur on its belly. It has a flat almost hairless tail that it uses to maintain its balance when climbing trees, and slaps against the water to signal other beavers that there is danger or to warn predators. The beaver's fur is thic… text/html 2018-07-30T17:39:05+0000 Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) https://kb.mlc-wels.edu/science/display-cases/skull-case/bison?rev=1532972345&do=diff Bison text/html 2018-07-30T17:39:05+0000 Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) https://kb.mlc-wels.edu/science/display-cases/skull-case/blackbear?rev=1532972345&do=diff Black Bear Ursus Americanus Donor: Doug Stellick This skull is from a medium sized bear native to North America. They can be found from northern Minnesota and Wisconsin to as far north as Alaska. Their range also stretches from coast to coast as you can find them from Oregon all the way to Maine. Surprisingly, they can also be found as far south as Mexico. They tend to live in thick woodlands and mountains where there is plenty for them to eat. Bears, like humans are omnivores and will eat a… text/html 2018-07-30T17:39:05+0000 Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) https://kb.mlc-wels.edu/science/display-cases/skull-case/bobcat?rev=1532972345&do=diff Bobcat (lynx rufus) Donor: Greg Miller - Eager River, WI Bobcats are found throughout North America from Canada to Central Mexico. They prefer to eat small rabbits and hares, but will also eat insects, birds, or deer if necessary. Bobcats are hunted by humans for their beautiful furs. text/html 2018-07-30T17:39:05+0000 Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) https://kb.mlc-wels.edu/science/display-cases/skull-case/cow?rev=1532972345&do=diff Cow The cow, otherwise referred to as cattle, is raised for a variety of reasons such as beef and dairy products. A female cow that has not yet given birth and is younger than three years old is called a heifer. Cows have one stomach with four compartments which allow it to digest hard to digest food like various types of grass. They also text/html 2018-07-30T17:39:05+0000 Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) https://kb.mlc-wels.edu/science/display-cases/skull-case/coyote?rev=1532972345&do=diff Coyote The coyote, a smaller cousin of the gray wolf, is widespread throughout North and Central America. They are known for being very capable at adapting to human environments which is why they are sometimes found in suburban areas. Despite their appearance and reputation, they are not generally dangerous to humans unless they are defending their young. Part of the reason they are good at adapting is because of their varied diet. Coyotes will eat anything from fish to deer which can be brou… text/html 2018-07-30T17:39:05+0000 Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) https://kb.mlc-wels.edu/science/display-cases/skull-case/dog?rev=1532972345&do=diff Domesticated Dog text/html 2018-07-30T17:39:05+0000 Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) https://kb.mlc-wels.edu/science/display-cases/skull-case/elk?rev=1532972345&do=diff Elk text/html 2018-07-30T17:39:05+0000 Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) https://kb.mlc-wels.edu/science/display-cases/skull-case/history?rev=1532972345&do=diff Preparation of the Case In the spring of 2016, Advanced Biology worked on relabeling the case. (Sarah Couture, Hannah Midthun, Nate Guhl, Josh Enstad, Lucy Matteucci, Maddie Tackmier, and Ryan Stob). The backdrop was created by John Ring in the MLC Print Shop. All efforts were lead by Prof. Dan Fenske. text/html 2018-07-30T17:39:05+0000 Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) https://kb.mlc-wels.edu/science/display-cases/skull-case/javelina?rev=1532972345&do=diff Javelina Tayassu Tajacu Donor: Dan Fenske Javelina are medium sized animals that look like wild boar. They are also known as collared peccary. These pigs can be found in the deserts of southeast Texas, New Mexico, Arizona, southward through Mexico and Central America and into northern Argentina. They have a ruffed collar and short salt and pepper hair. As they are herbivores, their diet consists of native plant foods such as agave, mesquite beans, and prickly pear, as well as roots, tubers, … text/html 2018-07-30T17:39:05+0000 Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) https://kb.mlc-wels.edu/science/display-cases/skull-case/kitfox?rev=1532972345&do=diff Kit Fox (Vuples macrotis) Donor: Wade Cohoon, Jr. Kit foxes are found in Southwestern United States and Mexico. It is a nocturnal animal that eats small rodents, birds, and insects. Foxes can have up to seven kits, but generally have only four. text/html 2018-07-30T17:39:05+0000 Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) https://kb.mlc-wels.edu/science/display-cases/skull-case/moose?rev=1532972345&do=diff ==== Moose ====(Alces Americans) Moose can be found in Alaska, Canada, and parts of the northeastern Untied States. text/html 2018-07-30T17:39:05+0000 Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) https://kb.mlc-wels.edu/science/display-cases/skull-case/muledeer?rev=1532972345&do=diff Mule Deer text/html 2018-07-30T17:39:05+0000 Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) https://kb.mlc-wels.edu/science/display-cases/skull-case/oppossum?rev=1532972345&do=diff North American Oppossum text/html 2018-07-30T17:39:05+0000 Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) https://kb.mlc-wels.edu/science/display-cases/skull-case/preparing?rev=1532972345&do=diff Preparing an Antelope Skull Step 1: This pronghorn “antelope” head was removed from a carcass by a wolf pack. It was frozen and sent to DMLC. When thawed, we carefully made a cut around the entire skull... Step 2: to loosen the skin of the head from the flesh beneath it text/html 2018-07-30T17:39:05+0000 Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) https://kb.mlc-wels.edu/science/display-cases/skull-case/pronghorn?rev=1532972345&do=diff Pronghorn Antilocapra americana Donor: Wade Cohoon, Jr. Pronghorns have distinct white fur on their rumps, sides, breasts, bellies, and across their throats. Adult males are 4 feet 3 inches – 4 feet 11 inches long from nose to tail, stand 32 – 41 inches high at the shoulder, and weigh 88–143 pounds. The females are the same height as males, but weigh 75–106 pounds. The feet have two hooves, with no dewclaws. Their body temperature is 100 °F. text/html 2018-07-30T17:39:05+0000 Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) https://kb.mlc-wels.edu/science/display-cases/skull-case/rabbit?rev=1532972345&do=diff Eastern Cottontail Rabbit text/html 2018-07-30T17:39:05+0000 Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) https://kb.mlc-wels.edu/science/display-cases/skull-case/racoon?rev=1532972345&do=diff North American Raccoon text/html 2018-07-30T17:39:05+0000 Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) https://kb.mlc-wels.edu/science/display-cases/skull-case/redfox?rev=1532972345&do=diff ==== Red Fox ==(Vulpes vulpes) The Red Fox is found throughout much of the northern hemisphere including Minnesota! Their habitat also has a large rang from forest to tundra and farmland to urban areas. Unlike wolves, Red Foxes do not form packs. You will however find a family den with parents and an average of five kits(children). These dens will commonly be reused by the next generation of the family. text/html 2018-07-30T17:39:05+0000 Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) https://kb.mlc-wels.edu/science/display-cases/skull-case/sheep?rev=1532972345&do=diff Sheep Ovis aries Donor: Jerroll Dittbenner, Sr. Morgan, MN text/html 2018-07-30T17:39:05+0000 Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) https://kb.mlc-wels.edu/science/display-cases/skull-case/skunk?rev=1532972345&do=diff ==== Striped Skunk ==== (Mephitis mephitis) Donated by Wade Cohoon, Jr. The striped skunk is easy to identify by its black fur and the white stripe, which starts with a triangle at the head then separates into two stripes on its back, and then meets again to make one stripe on the tail. Its size is about the same as a house cat. text/html 2018-07-30T17:39:05+0000 Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) https://kb.mlc-wels.edu/science/display-cases/skull-case/whitedeer?rev=1532972345&do=diff Whitetail Deer text/html 2018-07-30T17:39:05+0000 Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) https://kb.mlc-wels.edu/science/display-cases/skull-case/wildboar?rev=1532972345&do=diff Wild Boar