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Taxidermy (from the Latin for classifying skins) is the art of mounting or reproducing dead animals for display (e.g. as hunting trophies) or for other sources of study. Taxidermy can be done on all species of animals including mammals, birds, reptiles and amphibians. The methods that taxidermists practice have been improved over the last century, heightening taxidermic quality. The animal is first skinned. This process is similar to removing the skin from a chicken prior to cooking. This can be accomplished without opening the body cavity so the taxidermist usually see internal organs or blood. The skin is tanned and then placed or a polyurethane form. Clay is used to install glass eyes. Forms and eyes are commercially available from a number of suppliers. If not, taxidermist carve or cast their own forms.
Taxidermists may practice professionally, for museums or as a business catering to hunters and fishermen, or as amateurs, such as hobbyists, hunters, and fishermen. To practice taxidermy, one must be very familiar with anatomy, sculpture, and painting, as well as tanning.
Advanced Taxidermy, Inc. - Offers photo gallery and information on taxidermy services available. Van Buren, AR.
Arkansas Taxidermy Association - Membership information and events information for this Arkansas affiliate of the National Taxidermists Association.
Arkansas Wildlife Taxidermy - McNeil taxidermist offers information on taxidermy services with a photo gallery and price list included.
Blackfoot Taxidermy - Features professionally tanned hides with list of services, photo gallery and contact information. Heber Springs.
Caddo River Taxidermy - Features taxidermy work of John McElrath with information on taxidermy services and photo gallery available. Amity, AR.
Crowley's Ridge Outdoors Taxidermy and Woodworks - Forrest City taxidermy shop features taxidermy services, woodworks and custom mounting.
Faughn's Taxidermy - Specializing in gameheads and waterfowl. Includes photo gallery and contact information. Located 3 miles south of Brinkley.
Given's Taxidermy - Guide to taxidermist portfolio, taxidermy photos and contact information. Stuttgart.
Karen's Taxidermy and Wildlife Art Studio - Taxidermist, located in Rogers, Arkansas.
Pinchback Reproductions - Jacksonville shop offers custom molding and casting services.
Poe's Taxidermy - Certified taxidermist in Leachville, AR features overview of services and photos of mounts.
Running K Farm and Taxidermy Shop - Northwest Arkansas taxidermy shop offers photos and information on taxidermy and reproduction services.
Webbe's Taxidermy - Alicia, AR. Features gallery of taxidermy photos, price list on services and contact information.
Xtreme Taxidermy - Features custom taxidermy, perservation, and hide tanning. Romance, AR.
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