Abstract: Example implementations relating to mounting assemblies are disclosed herein, including in one example a skull mount having a substantially longitudinal bracing member and an engaging member comprising a curved portion configured to engage a portion of an animal skull such as a base of the brain cavity. One or more adjusting members adjustably position and secure the bracing member and the engaging member to securely engage and retain a skull of an animal therebetween by engaging the curved portion of the engaging member with at least a portion of the skull such as the brain cavity. A base assembly attached to a mounting surface is coupled to a connecting assembly removably coupling the bracing member and engaging member assembly to the base assembly, the connecting assembly comprising a pivot rod and a sleeve configured to receive and removably retain the pivot rod.