National Museum of Natural History

In a city full of memorable elephants (mostly by party affiliation, though a few real ones, too) this one may be my favorite. Located in the rotunda of The National Museum of Natural… Continue reading →

Having a chat

(via unnaturalist)

Grip

Dickens described the death of Grip as follows: “On the clock striking twelve he appeared slightly agitated, but he soon recovered, walked twice or thrice along the coach house, stopped to bark, staggered,… Continue reading →

Like home

(via Taxidermy in Art)

One Duck

One Duck : Monique Habraken. (via Co.DESIGN)

Cabinet of Curiosities at RISD

(via Co.Design: business + innovation + design)

Paxton Gate

Finally, a much anticipated visit to Paxton Gate. Upon entering, I actually felt myself saying: “This is everything I dreamed it would be.” And it was. It’s a shop of natural wonders and… Continue reading →

Curious Expeditions

(via Taxidermied | Curious Expeditions)

Creatures in your living room

CLick through for a great article about how taxidermy is NOT necessarily creepy. (via Taxidermy Comes Alive! On the Web, the Silver Screen, and in Your Living Room | Collectors Weekly)