Taxidermy Shrew Project

Damage: Deceased by natural causes, required preservation for training purposes.
Repair: The shrew was cut open, skin removed from interior and salted, the cape (pelt with head attached) was then washed and treated. A half body mould was made from clay and wire for the cape to fit on and shaped for this project. The incision seam was then closed. Simultaneously the skull was removed from the body, scraped clean of meat, bleached with hydrogen peroxide multiple times to remove excess meat, cartilage, and organs from inside the skull. Finally the skull was polished for display.