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Exploring traditional and modern techniques of taxidermy in fowl preservation
Shama Parwin and Abdullah Khan
Year : 2025 | Volume: 10 | Issue: 6 | Pages: 72-80
Received on: 27/08/2025
Revised on: 12/09/2025
Accepted on: 22/10/2025
Published on: 01/11/2025
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Shama Parwin and Abdullah Khan( 2025).
Exploring traditional and modern techniques of taxidermy in fowl preservation
. International Journal of Zoology and Applied Biosciences, 10( 6), 72-80.
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Abstract
Taxidermy is a general term encompassing various techniques of preserving vertebrates by stuffing and mounting them over an artificial armature. Animal remains are preserved for exhibition, research, or memorialization through the art and science of taxidermy, typically by stuffing or mounting them to create lifelike reproductions. The current study concentrated on the taxidermy of three bird species, describing the complex procedure for mounting and conservation studies. Carefully choosing a specimen was the first step in the process, which was followed by painstaking dissection to preserve the bird's skin and bones. Then, with meticulous attention to every feather and anatomical feature, the preserved skin was carefully fitted to a molded body. Final details like painting the beaks and feet and inserting glass eyes gave the mounted fowl a more lifelike appearance. The completed specimen was shown in a controlled setting. This study emphasizes the value of taxidermy as a teaching tool and in conserving the beauty of nature for future generations by showcasing the integration of scientific methods and artistic talent.
Keywords
Mounting, Preservation, Bird, Fowl, Skin, Taxidermy.
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