Meerkat (Suricata suricatta)
Meerkat (Suricata suricatta)
This creation highlights the characteristic lookout posture of the meerkat (Suricata suricatta).
The specimen is fascinating for the contrast of its fur, light beige on the throat and belly, darker on the back, and for the black mask encircling its eyes. Standing on its hind legs, tail on the ground for balance and front paws folded against its chest. A piece full of character, ideal for adding a lively presence and enriching your cabinet of curiosities.
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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.