Red Fox (Vulpes vulpes) Baculum (Penis Bone)

Try not to cringe, but this is a penis bone (baculum) that was removed from a dead fox. Many male mammals have these bones. The purpose is kind of obvious -- to help the animal maintain stiffness during sex. It's about 6-7 cm long.


**I have a fairly large collection of natural curiosities and decided to share some on JungleDragon. I have been collecting bits of nature for years and also have many friends who have shared things with me. Everything in my collection was ethically collected/harvested/sourced and is cruelty-free.