noun
- people who practice taxidermy; those who preserve and mount the skins of dead animals to make them appear lifelike
Examples
- The museum hired skilled taxidermists to prepare the wildlife exhibits.
- Professional taxidermists use special chemicals to preserve animal hides.
- Many taxidermists learned their craft from family members in the business.
- The taxidermists worked carefully to position the deer in a natural pose.
- Local taxidermists often serve hunters who want to display their trophies.
- Modern taxidermists use advanced techniques to create realistic displays.