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Naturhistorisches Museum Bern Eichelhäher Präparatorium Geai des chênes Taxidermie
The needles fix the prepared feathers of the jay. NMBE/Schaeublin
Naturhistorisches Museum Bern Bernhardiner Latt Hund Präparatorium chiens taxidermie
The Natural History Museum in Bern has one of the largest dog collections in the world. NMBE/Schaeublin
Fische Präparatorium Naturhistorisches Museum Bern Project Lac poissons collection taxidermie
The fish are kept in a vacuum vessel that prevents evaporation and chemical decomposition of the liquid. NMBE/Schaeublin
Martin Troxler Präparatorium Naturhistorisches Museum Bern rhinocéros noir taxidermieSpitzmaulnashorn
Taxidermist Martin Troxler prepares a black rhinoceros for the exhibition. NMBE/Schaeublin
Juralaufhund Präparatorium Naturhistorisches Museum Bern chien bruno du jura taxidermie
The coat of this Bruno du Jura has been fixed with small needles so that it fits the dog's body exactly. NMBE/Schaeublin
Naturhistorisches Museum Bern Präparatorium Chevreuil taxidermie
Taxidermist Constantin Latt prepares a stag for the exhibition. NMBE/Schaeublin
Naturhistorisches Museum Bern Skizze Schafe Präparatorium taxidermie skizze croquis
Taxidermists use the sketches as a guide. NMBE/Rodriguez
Naturhistorisches Museum Bern Skizze Latt Präparatorium taxidermie
The work of a taxidermist also includes precise planning and sketching. NMBE/Rodriguez
Naturhistorisches Museum Bern Malen Präparatorium taxidermie peinture
During the revision, the prepared animals should be partially painted over in as natural a way as possible. NMBE/Rodriguez
Präparatorium Naturhistorisches Museum Bern Fisch Project Lac taxidermie poisson animal
Each animal is prepared individually. NMBE/Schaeublin