Giant Pandas: The Libidoless Phantoms of the Animal Kingdom

I've been discussing giant pandas at length the last few days. Turns out they are extremely stealth and are known to miraculously disappear in a split second. I guess that's why you don't see many stuffed ones. Also, check out this article detailing how China is trying to arouse these asexual creatures with panda porn.

Does anyone have any thoughts on the giant panda??

Talk To Me, Oh Stuffed Ones

Most people don't know that taxidermy actually means "to arrange skin."

"A good taxidermist is a sculptor, artist and naturalist rolled into one," says Cook. A taxidermist measures the carcass from all angles, notes eye colour and other soft parts, removes the skin, sculpts a model of the body...and sews the skin back on. Anatomical knowledge and a feel for your animal-on-the-move is essential. "There's a lot of fieldwork involved," says Duncan Ferguson, general secretary of the Guild of Taxidermists. "Although nine times out of 10, the animal tells you what position it goes into."

What do your animals tell you?

Polly Morgan, Where Have You Been Hiding All My Life?!

Thanks to our taxidermy-enthusiast friend, the Wombat, we have recently come across the work of one of the most beautiful living taxidermists: Polly Morgan. She stuffs animals that are found dead or donated by pet owners and vets, and transforms their bodies into a magnificent work of art.

Polly, if you're out there, WE LOVE YOU. PLEASE HAVE OUR TAXIDERMY CHILDREN. Visit her site (www.pollymorgan.co.uk) and show your respsect.