A History of Taxidermy

Wed., April 7, 5:30-7 p.m., $5-$8 suggested donation, Wagner Free Institute of Science, 1700 W. Montgomery Ave., 215-763-6529, wagnerfreeinstitute.org.

by Alexandra Harcharek

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Published: Mar 30, 2010

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Wombats and antelopes and bears, oh my! Taxidermy, the process of preserving or mounting dead animals for study or display, has both educational and amusing applications — like animal furniture or stuffed house pets. Pat Morris, a retired University of London professor, will speak about the strange history of the practice that goes way beyond hunting trophies, and why he's made collecting dead animals his lifelong hobby. The lecture is paired with an exhibit at the Wagner, which includes rare and extinct species and a massive collection of birds and models from around the globe. "It's even exciting to see common animals like a beaver," says museum director Susan Glassman. "You can get so much closer here than in the wild, or even a zoo."

Wed., April 7, 5:30-7 p.m., $5-$8 suggested donation, Wagner Free Institute of Science, 1700 W. Montgomery Ave., 215-763-6529, wagnerfreeinstitute.org.

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