Taxidermist

Series: Dirty Jobs

Did you know that the first American taxidermy competition was held in 1880? Taxidermists use the skins, fur, feathers, and scales from deceased animals to create lifelike replicas that people can keep. Some of these replicas are displayed in museums or private homes, while others are used to study the animal more closely. Discover more fascinating facts in Taxidermist, a Dirty Jobs book.