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Taxidermy

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Taxidermy is a general term describing the many methods of reproducing a life-like three-dimensional representation of an animal for permanent display. In some cases, the actual skin (includingthe fur, feathers or scales) of the specimen is preserved and mounted overan artificial armature. In other cases, the specimen is reproduced completely with man-made materials.
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This is a bit of a morbid hobby (in my opinion), but some enjoy it... Would you ever be a taxidermist as a hobby?
 
These models are beautiful ...



However, I do wonder if animals are killed 'purely' for this

purpose and if so, I don't agree with it.
 
I'd rather not. I can see the draw to it in some cases, but to me filling a dead body full of...whatever it is they use is horrible. Besides, most exotic taxidermists use animals that have been shot and killed, and I don't believe in hunting for sport, which is how they're acquired.
 

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