In Animals

Skulls and Bones Tell Stories

October 9, 2012

Via the New York Times, A fascinating look at skulls and skeletons of some unique creatures from around the world.

It’s amazing how some of these skulls are so indicative of the creatures that wear them, while others present a new look at the animal from the inside. Nature is incredibly diverse, that’s for sure.

Screen Shot 2012-10-09 at 11.03.45 AM — Skull of an armadillo lizard

Screen Shot 2012-10-09 at 11.00.45 AM — skull of a Hamadryas baboon

Screen Shot 2012-10-09 at 11.00.24 AM — skull of a Gila monster

Screen Shot 2012-10-09 at 11.02.04 AM — skull of a saber-toothed cat

Screen Shot 2012-10-09 at 11.03.37 AM — full skeleton of the Argentine horned frog

Screen Shot 2012-10-09 at 11.02.13 AM — skull of a walrus

Screen Shot 2012-10-09 at 11.03.54 AM — skull of a black-casqued hornbill

Screen Shot 2012-10-09 at 11.01.40 AM — skull of a Sulawesi wild pig

Screen Shot 2012-10-09 at 11.01.53 AM — skeleton of a lesser short-nosed fruit bat

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Author Ben VanderVeen

Ben VanderVeen is the founder and editor of Moss & Fog, one of the web’s longest-running visual culture destinations. Since 2009, he’s been finding and framing the most beautiful, surprising, and thought-provoking work in art, architecture, design, and nature — reaching over 325,000 readers each month. He lives in Portland, Oregon.