Reproduction
Object numberRCSOM/G 143.33
Scientific nameUrsus americanus
CollectionOdontological
CategoryDry preparations
Object nameSkull, Tooth loss, Un-mounted dry bone
DescriptionSkull of an elderly adult female American black bear.
All teeth lost antemortem. Alveolar process thickened and bone infilled. Very old, noted as over 20 years at death. Braincase sectioned and reattached with wire. Osteoarthritis and cataract in both eyes.
This animal was named 'Winnie', short for Winnipeg, and was brought to the London Zoo in 1914 by a Canadian Lieutenant, Harry Coleboun. She died in 1934. Winnie was visited by A.A. Milne and his son Christopher and has been immortalised in the 'Winnie the Pooh' stories.
donated
Physical Location
LocationNot on public display: contact museum for access conditions
Physical Information
Physical descriptionDry
Materialpolythene
Ursus americanus
Dimensions
Bibliography
SourceOM Systematic Cat.
Volume 15
NotesLoose-leaf systematic catalogue of Odontological Collection, prepared 1974-1982. See attached pdf for details.
