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Faux Lion Head
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Taxidermy is a trend right now! But if you are like us, you aren’t so excited about the real thing. We prefer the faux version – even to go so far as those made on CNC Routers, Laser Cutting Machines with a Scrollsaw or even with fabric, foam and paper. These are Not real mounted hunting trophies. These are faux or artificial taxidermy projects inspired by our magical and beautiful creatures and meant to be crafty and inspirational.
These DIY taxidermy projects will give you a unique home decor piece without any of the guilt you may have about our friends of nature. And some of them are just plain cute! So have a good look at our first three. They were created by a New and Wonderful designer publishing on our makeCNC website now named Fabrice. He's created this beginning set of Faux Animal heads. The Moose Head, The Horse Head and The Elephant Head and Now the Alligator Head and the Lion Head. These Faux Animal Heads are all original works and very cleverly done. Congratulations Fabrice and Welcome to the makeCNC Team!!!
The lion (Panthera leo) is one of the four big cats in the genus Panthera and a member of the family Felidae. With some males exceeding 250 kg (550 lb) in weight,[4] it is the second-largest living cat after the tiger. Wild lions currently exist in sub-Saharan Africa and in Asia (where an endangered remnant population resides in Gir Forest National Park in India) while other types of lions have disappeared from North Africa and Southwest Asia in historic times. Until the late Pleistocene, about 10,000 years ago, the lion was the most widespread large land mammal after humans. They were found in most of Africa, across Eurasia from western Europe to India, and in the Americas from the Yukon to Peru.The lion is a vulnerable species, having seen a major population decline of 30–50% over the past two decades[date missing] in its African range.Lion populations are untenable outside designated reserves and national parks. Although the cause of the decline is not fully understood, habitat loss and conflicts with humans are currently the greatest causes of concern. Within Africa, the West African lion population is particularly endangered.
Lions live for 10–14 years in the wild, while in captivity they can live longer than 20 years. In the wild, males seldom live longer than 10 years, as injuries sustained from continual fighting with rival males greatly reduce their longevity.They typically inhabit savanna and grassland, although they may take to bush and forest. Lions are unusually social compared to other cats. A pride of lions consists of related females and offspring and a small number of adult males. Groups of female lions typically hunt together, preying mostly on large ungulates. Lions are apex and keystone predators, although they scavenge as opportunity allows. While lions do not typically hunt humans, some have been known to do so. Sleeping mainly during the day, lions are primarily nocturnal, although bordering on crepuscular in nature.
Highly distinctive, the male lion is easily recognised by its mane, and its face is one of the most widely recognised animal symbols in human culture. Depictions have existed from the Upper Paleolithic period, with carvings and paintings from the Lascaux and Chauvet Caves, through virtually all ancient and medieval cultures where they once occurred. It has been extensively depicted in sculptures, in paintings, on national flags, and in contemporary films and literature. Lions have been kept in menageries since the time of the Roman Empire, and have been a key species sought for exhibition in zoos over the world since the late 18th century. Zoos are cooperating worldwide in breeding programs for the endangered Asiatic subspecies.
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Comes in DXF Format in:
1/8th inch
1/4 inch
1/2 inch
3mm
6mm
12mm
Both clean and filleted corner versions.
Comes with a Full Color Multi-Page Assembly Guide!
Copyright on this model allows you to make 50 copies then you must purchase another copy of the Pattern.
Commercial licenses available. Contact us!
