Speckled nutcracker
Speckled nutcracker
The Spotted Nutcracker is a species of passerine bird in the Corvidae family, like crows. A mountain corvid, a discerning gourmet and remarkable gardener of mountain forests, frequenting the subalpine zones of Europe and Asia.
It is easily recognizable by its dark brown plumage speckled with white, forming small drops. These spots are more densely packed on the head, where they create a light mask contrasting with the dark crown and powerful beak. Fond of hazelnuts and especially conifer seeds, it owes its name to this specialization. This ingenious bird thus creates veritable caches, some of which it leaves behind, thereby contributing to forest regeneration.
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Taxidermy
It is the art and science of preparing, preserving and mounting animals to present them in a realistic and aesthetic manner. Taxidermy is used to create stuffed specimens for museums, exhibitions, private collections or educational purposes. It requires in-depth knowledge of animal anatomy.
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Repair and restoration
When stuffed animals suffer damage such as tears, discoloration or deformation, taxidermists intervene to return them to their original condition. The goal is to restore the appearance and integrity of the specimen ensuring that it maintains its realism and durability.
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Collection
A taxidermy collection refers to a collection of stuffed animals that are collected and preserved for exhibition, study or research purposes. It can be used educationally by observers and for study or research by scientists.
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Maintenance advice
The parts that leave our workshops are treated internally and externally against parasites, but this last treatment can fade over time.
Here are some maintenance tips: For feathered animals: Every six months, lightly wipe a cloth impregnated with essence C (organic solvent) using
protecting the skin with gloves.
For furry animals: Every six months, remove the dust with a hair dryer at low intensity and in the cold setting, and pass over the hair a cloth impregnated with essence C (organic solvent), protecting the skin with gloves.