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Taxidermist
Taxidermists prepare skins of birds and mammals for display
in museums, for study purposes, as trophies and as memorials.
A taxidermist may perform the following tasks:
- take measurements and note features of specimens
- reproduce specimens by moulding and casting with a
variety of materials including plaster, plastic, fibreglass
and foam
- remove and clean skin and treat with preservatives
- place skin on a model to reproduce the exact size and
shape of the specimen
- conduct scientific research on skin specimens
- preserve and prepare skeletons through chemical and
non-chemical treatment
- pose small animals and preserve them by freeze-drying
- prepare native and non-native animals for special
exhibits
- maintain exhibits and specimens.
Taxidermists may be employed by museums as preparators, who
also devise museum exhibits, including models and habitat
displays.
Required Skills - Taxidermist
- enjoy natural history and animal anatomy
- artistic interests
- patience and care
- attention to detail
- good hand-eye coordination
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