Natural History

Conservation and restoration of taxidermy

The conservation of taxidermy is the ongoing maintenance and preservation of zoological specimens that have been mounted or stuffed for display and study. Taxidermy specimens contain a variety of organic materials, such as fur, bone, feathers, skin, and wood, as well as inorganic materials, such as burlap, glass, and foam. Due to their composite nature, taxidermy specimens require special care and conservation treatments for the different materials.

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See also

• ▸Common marmoset
• ▸Epidaurus
• ▸Christmas Island flying fox

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