Stiff Competition
The science of stuffing animal skins has been around since the days of hunting and gathering. With new and improved technology, the field of taxidermy has evolved to an art form. Living on Earth’s Jennifer Chu visited with some artisans of the craft at the annual Maine Association of Taxidermists’ convention and competition, and found that taxidermy is alive and well.
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