Stuffed animals: a modern guide to taxidermy

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The history of taxidermy -- Ethics -- Stuff you should know -- Reference, reference, reference, and reference -- Mammals -- Birds -- Forms and finishing -- Tanning hides -- Let's get creative -- The whole animal -- Hungry yet? Let's eat!;A quirky, timely, and disturbingly beautiful how-to taxidermy guide, emphasizing ethical sourcing and personal expressionWhether inspiration came from an exhibition at an edgy art gallery, a visit to the Natural History Museum, or the sight of your crazy uncle?s jackalope, more and more people are opening up to the fun and wonder of taxidermy. A mix of art, science, and a touch of alchemy, taxidermy lets you engage with the natural world in ways most other people don?t. In Stuffed AnimalsStuffed Animals?is the definitive guide to a growing movement. The history of taxidermy -- Ethics -- Stuff you should know -- Reference, reference, reference, and reference -- Mammals -- Birds -- Forms and finishing -- Tanning hides -- Let's get creative -- The whole animal -- Hungry yet? Let's eat!