The Authentic Animal: Inside the Odd and Obsessive World of Taxidermy Science Kits Sustainably Sourced: Made with recycled

Sustainably Sourced: Made with recycled board and printed on FSC®-certified paper using vegetable-based inks

The Gold Metallic Wax Mountain Tray blends natural inspiration with artistic craftsmanship

Smooth band design makes it comfortable for everyday wear

and colorful nebulae invites puzzlers to immerse themselves in a cosmic adventure while exercising focus and problem-solving skills

The Authentic Animal: Inside the Odd and Obsessive World of Taxidermy Science Kits Sustainably Sourced: Made with recycledWhy would someone want to create or own the mounted skin of a dead animal? Thats the question Dave Madden explores in The Authentic Animal. Madden starts his journey with the life story of Carl Akeley, the father of modern taxidermy. Akeley started small by stuffing a canary, but by the end of his life he had created the astonishing Akeley Hall of African Mammals at The American Museum of Natural History. What Akeley strove for and what fascinates