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- Taxidermy (Greek for "the arrangement of the skin") is the art of mounting or reproducing
animals for display or study. This is a practice generally done with vertebrates, but occasionally with
invertebrate animals such as insects. The methods that taxidermists practice have been improved over
the last century, heightening taxidermic quality.
Taxidermists may practice professionally, for museums, or as amateurs, such as hobbyists, hunters, and fishermen.
To practice taxidermy, one must be extremely familiar with anatomy, dissection, sculpture, and painting, as well
as tanning.1
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- The time it takes to complete a mount depends on several factors such as type of animal, size,
style of mount, time to order a mannikin, condition of the hide or skin and the amount of work backlog we have.
It helps to order your mount as soon as possible.
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- Cost is based on many factors. So to give you an idea of the cost for your mount,
See our Price List.
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- We are usually open from 9 AM to 5 PM weekdays. There are occasional exceptions to our regular
hours. And we can make special arrangements for pickups and drop offs at other times.
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- Yes, you can ship the animal you want mounted to us. However, different animals and conditions
may require special shipping instructions. It is best to call us for each situation.
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- Preparation primarily depends on the type of animal and condition of the hide.
See our Hints and Tips page for details.
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- "Cold Water Fish" are members of the Salmanoid family (for example: Trout and Salmon). "Warm Water Fish" are other fresh-water fish such as Bass, Perch, Pike and Walleye.
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1 This answer is from Wikipedia
