Morgan Anderson, Taxidermist
Hey, all! My name is Morgan and thank you for checking out my page!
I make Wet Specimens and Soft Mount Taxidermy, along with various other preservation pieces, of a multitude of different types of animals. I first got into taxidermy in 2020, when I purchased my first soft mount red fox; needless to say, I fell in love with the hobby and slowly have worked on improving my skills with making my own.
After attending some conventions with my mounts, I found a lot of people that were interested in the art. I would always get stopped and asked questions about my mounts, one of the most common questions being "Is that real?"
While not alive, they are very much real, and I am now happy to work with anyone that would like to explore the art and bring home a soft mount of their own!
Thanks again for stopping by, and feel free to reach out to me with any questions through my Contact page!
Soft Mounts
A soft mount is a type of taxidermy where the animal's head is mounted on a rigid foam form, while the body and legs are filled with soft poly-fil or wire, making it flexible and floppy. Unlike traditional taxidermy, which is rigid, soft mounts are pleasant to handle and pose, offering a unique look while maintaining realism.
Though they can be cuddled more than traditional mounts, they should still be handled gently and not treated as toys. A lot of my pelts come second hand from auction houses or estate sales, and others come from trusted sources or other taxidermists who don't have a use for them, none of the pelts I use are harvested specifically for taxidermy purpose.
Wet Specimens
Wet specimens are animals or organs preserved in a jar with formalin, then rinsed and stored in 70% alcohol. This preservation method is commonly used for educational, research, or display purposes. Wet specimens are commonly whole animals or individual organs.
If cared for correctly, wet specimens can last a lifetime, with some specimens last hundreds of years!
Check out my Wet Specimen Care Sheet on my FAQ page to learn how to maintain your specimen.
None of the specimens I use are killed specifically for taxidermy purposes.
Ethics & Taxidermy
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