taxidermy
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Police Discover More Than 1,000 Stuffed Wild Animals in Giant Taxidermy Bust
Police in Spain seized a private collection of more than 1,000 stuffed animals, over 400 of which were protected species. The massive collection, which included cheetahs, polar bears, and rhinoceros, were displayed in two large warehouses in Bétera, Spain. This is considered one of the largest discoveries of taxidermy animals in Europe, and the largest of…
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Winning Wildlife Photo Disqualified Because Of Suspected Fake Anteater
The Natural History Museum of London has disqualified a winning image from its 2017 Photographer of the Year competition on the grounds that the photographer almost certainly used a stuffed anteater – a blatant violation of the contest rules.
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Dress Up Your Living Room With Hunting Trophies Made From Bike Parts
You’ve got to admit, taxidermy looks pretty badass — especially when there are horns involved. But animal lovers and carcass haters will agree that heads mounted on boards aren’t for everybody. That’s why this project from a clever artist (and bike lover) makes such great sense.
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Owls Aren’t So Intimidating Without Their Feathers
They might look like badasses of the forest as they fly from tree to tree at night hunting for a meal, but if this cross-section of a taxidermied Great Grey Owl is to be believed, more than half of their intimidating bulk comes from their fluffy feathers.