Wikipedia:Today's second feature/October 15, 2005

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A skull, or cranium, is a bony structure of vertebrates which serves as the general framework for a head. The skull supports the structures of the face and protects the brain against injury.

This example of a hippopotamus's skull also shows the large canine teeth, used for fighting, which can grow up to 50 cm long.

Photo credit: Raul654