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EUROPEAN TAXIDERMY
Only the skeleton of the animal is displayed. May be the skull or the entire body.
• Flesh and organ removal
• Dermestid beetle colony cleaning
• Chemical process used to whiten/clean bones
• Artistic, scientific, interactive, or memorable display
• Costs vary based on size and type of animal
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TRADITIONAL TAXIDERMY
The organs and skeleton are removed. The hide is preserved and a form is inserted to pose the specimen.
• Bone and organ removal
• Hide preservation
• Armature creation and final display
• Artistic, scientific, interactive, or memorable display
• Costs vary based on size and type of animal
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WET SPECIMENS
All or parts of the specimen are displayed in a fluid for lifetime preservation.
• Removal of particular parts for display
• Add preservation fluid into glass container
• Artistic, scientific, interactive, or memorable display
• Costs vary based on size and type of animal