Taxidermy
/ˈtæksɪdɜːrmi/noun
The art of preparing, stuffing, and mounting the skins of animals to look like they are still alive.
He learned taxidermy so he could preserve the animals he hunted.
Often appears as...
- taxidermy animals
- taxidermy display
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Pro Tip 1/3Visual Art
Taxidermy is a form of visual art, much like sculpture, involving detailed craftsmanship.
The museum displayed taxidermy as part of its natural history exhibit.
Pro Tip 2/3Not Pets
Taxidermy should not be confused with preserving pets; it's mostly for wild animals.
While some request pet taxidermy, it's more common to see taxidermy of deer or birds.
Pro Tip 3/3Hunting Culture
Taxidermy is closely associated with hunting and preserving game trophies.
After the hunt, he decided to use taxidermy to keep the memory of his first buck.
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mountpreservationstuff
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