Taxidermy Collection (page 5)

Rossignol calliope (Luscinia calliope) - Siberian rubythroat - Museum d'histoire naturelle de Marseille
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Bouscarle de Cetti (Cettia cetti) - Cetti's warbler - Museum d'histoire naturelle de Marseille
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Rousserolle effarvate (Acrocephalus scirpaceus) - Eurasian reed warbler - Museum d'histoire naturelle de Marseille
CSO4994047 Rousserolle effarvate (Acrocephalus scirpaceus) - Eurasian reed warbler - Museum d'histoire naturelle de Marseille; (add.info)

Sunglasses (Sylvia conspicillata) - spectacular warbler - Museum d'histoire naturelle de Marseille
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Grey gobemouche (Muscicapa striata) - spotted flycatcher - Museum d'histoire naturelle de Marseille
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Gobemouche a necklace (Ficedula albicollis) - collared flycatcher - Museum d'histoire naturelle de Marseille
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Pic epeichette (Dendrocops minor) - Lesser Spotted Woodpecker - Museum d'histoire naturelle de Marseille
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Athena owl (Athene noctua) - little owl - Museum d'histoire naturelle de Marseille
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Swamp owl or brachyote owl (Asio flammeus) - Short-eared (Short eared) Owl - Museum d'histoire naturelle de
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Common kestrel - Museum d'histoire naturelle de Marseille
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European Sparrowhawk (Accipiter nisus) - Eurasian sparrowhawk - Museum d'histoire naturelle de Marseille
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Busard des reeds (Circus aeruginosus) - western marsh harrier - Museum d'histoire naturelle de Marseille
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Wood dove (Streptopelia turtur), European turtle dove - Museum d'histoire naturelle de Marseille
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Lagopede des Alpes (Lagopus mutus), Rock Ptarmigan - Museum d'histoire naturelle de Marseille
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Marouette chick, male (Porzana parva), little crake - Museum d'histoire naturelle de Marseille
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Becassine des marais (Gallinago gallinago), common snipe - Museum d'histoire naturelle de Marseille
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Becasseau violet (Calidris maritima), purple sandpiper - Museum d'histoire naturelle de Marseille
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Plover Guignard (Charadrius morinellus), Eurasian dotterel - Museum d'histoire naturelle de Marseille
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Silver plover (Pluvialis squatarola), grey plover - Museum d'histoire naturelle de Marseille
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Dwarf tern (Sterna albifrons), little tern - Museum d'histoire naturelle de Marseille
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Brant (Branta bernicla), brant or brent goose - Museum d'histoire naturelle de Marseille
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Labbe pomarin (Stercorarius pomarinus), pomarine skua - Museum d'histoire naturelle de Marseille
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Harle huppe (Mergus serrator), red-breasted Merganser - Museum d'histoire naturelle de Marseille
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Winter silver plover (Pluvialis squatarola), grey plover or black-bellied plover - Museum d'histoire naturelle de
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Black stork (Ciconia nigra), black stork - Museum d'histoire naturelle de Marseille
CSO4990172 Black stork (Ciconia nigra), black stork - Museum d'histoire naturelle de Marseille; (add.info.: Black stork (Ciconia nigra)

White stork (Ciconia ciconia), white stork - Museum d'histoire naturelle de Marseille
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Arctic diving or arctic huart (Gavia artica), black-throated loon - Museum d'histoire naturelle de Marseille
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Animals exhibited and the page of Aldrovandi's book explaining the same animals
VEN5031425 Animals exhibited and the page of Aldrovandi's book explaining the same animals. Musee Ulisse Aldrovandi, office of curiosites at the Palazzo Poggi in Bologna (Bologna)

Gelinotte des bois (Bonasa bonasia) - hazel hen - Museum d'histoire naturelle de Marseille
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Paramuricea clavata (Gorgona, corals horns or corals bark - Gorgonian, Alcyonacea, sea whips or sea fans)
CSO5006727 Paramuricea clavata (Gorgona, corals horns or corals bark - Gorgonian, Alcyonacea, sea whips or sea fans), Museum d'histoire naturelle de Marseille; (add.info)

Sertella mediterranea, Natural History Museum of Marseille
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Traquet d'Europe (Saxicola rubetra) - whinchat - Museum d'histoire naturelle de Marseille
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Verdier d'Europe (Carduelis chloris) - European greenfinch - Museum d'histoire naturelle de Marseille
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Black-crowned night heron - Museum d'histoire naturelle de Marseille
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Purple heron (Ardea purpurea), purple heron - Museum d'histoire naturelle de Marseille
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Arctic diving or arctic huart (Gavia artica), black-throated loon - Museum d'histoire naturelle de Marseille
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Ophioderma longicauda (Smooth Brittle Star), Museum d'histoire naturelle de Marseille
CSO5006748 Ophioderma longicauda (Smooth Brittle Star), Museum d'histoire naturelle de Marseille; (add.info.: Ophioderma longicauda (Smooth Brittle Star)

Turbicellepora avicularis, (cornu turbicellepore, ectoprocte or bryozoan - Bryozoa, Polyzoa)
CSO5006656 Turbicellepora avicularis, (cornu turbicellepore, ectoprocte or bryozoan - Bryozoa, Polyzoa, Ectoprocta or moss animals) Museum d'histoire naturelle de Marseille; (add.info)

Petaurus breviceps (Flying Phalanger - Sugar Glider), Museum of Natural History of Marseille
CSO4996762 Petaurus breviceps (Flying Phalanger - Sugar Glider), Museum of Natural History of Marseille; (add.info.: Petaurus breviceps (Flying Phalanger - Sugar Glider)

Bergeronnette des ruisseaux (Motacilla cinerea) - grey wagtail - Museum d'histoire naturelle de Marseille
CSO4996398 Bergeronnette des ruisseaux (Motacilla cinerea) - grey wagtail - Museum d'histoire naturelle de Marseille; (add.info)

Balkan Bergeronette (Motacilla flava feldegg) - Black headed (Black-headed)
CSO4996366 Balkan Bergeronette (Motacilla flava feldegg) - Black headed (Black-headed) Wagtail - Museum d'histoire naturelle de Marseille; (add.info)

Lulu alouette (Lullula arborea) - woodlark (wood lark) - Museum d'histoire naturelle de Marseille
CSO4996258 Lulu alouette (Lullula arborea) - woodlark (wood lark) - Museum d'histoire naturelle de Marseille; (add.info)

Sparrow or Sparrow (Calcarius laponicus) - Lapland longspur or Lapland bunting - Museum d'histoire naturelle de
CSO4994564 Sparrow or Sparrow (Calcarius laponicus) - Lapland longspur or Lapland bunting - Museum d'histoire naturelle de Marseille; (add.info)

Alpine Niverolle (Montifringilla nivalis) - white-winged (white winged) snowfinch - Museum d'histoire naturelle de
CSO4994487 Alpine Niverolle (Montifringilla nivalis) - white-winged (white winged) snowfinch - Museum d'histoire naturelle de Marseille; (add.info)

Tichodroma muraria - wallcreeper - Museum d'histoire naturelle de Marseille
CSO4994475 Tichodroma muraria - wallcreeper - Museum d'histoire naturelle de Marseille; (add.info.: Tichodroma muraria - wallcreeper - Museum d'histoire naturelle de Marseille)

Cinclus cinclus - white-throated (white throated) dipper or European dipper - Museum d'histoire naturelle de
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Alpine accenteur (Prunella collaris) - alpine accentor - Museum d'histoire naturelle de Marseille
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Fawn vulture (Gyps fulvus) - griffon vulture - Museum d'histoire naturelle de Marseille
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"Preserving Nature's Wonders: A Glimpse into the World of Taxidermy" Step into the fascinating realm of taxidermy, where art and science intertwine to immortalize creatures that once roamed our planet. From the elusive Tasmanian Tiger or Thylacine to delicate mounted butterflies, this ancient practice has captivated both enthusiasts and curious minds alike. Intriguingly bizarre yet undeniably captivating, it has seen its fair share of peculiar exhibits throughout history. Who could forget the infamous "Stuffed Kittens Lunch, " a whimsical creation that blurred the lines between reality and imagination? Or when Linnaeus exposed the deceptive Hamburg Hydra as nothing more than an elaborate hoax? But it's not all eccentricity in this world; there is also room for celebration. Enter the Festive Nutty Squirrel series, charming displays capturing these lively critters in their holiday spirit. And let us not overlook The Huia, a poignant tribute to New Zealand's extinct bird species whose beauty now lives on through skilled hands. Delving deeper into history, we stumble upon Bullocks Museum 1811—a testament to taxidermy's enduring legacy. Here lies a treasure trove of carefully preserved specimens from around the globe, each telling its own unique story. Amongst these treasures is a Common Raven (Corvus corax) Skull hailing from Cornwall, England—an exquisite example of meticulous craftsmanship that transports us back in time. Cecil Aldin's enchanting illustration titled "Spot and Scrunch" further showcases how animals can be forever captured within artful frames. Taxidermy serves as a bridge between past and present—allowing us to appreciate nature's diversity while reminding us of our responsibility towards conservation efforts. So next time you encounter one such exhibit or marvel at an intricately stuffed creature, take a moment to reflect on their significance—their silent voices echoing through the halls of time.