Massive Black Bear Asks His Human Friend for Back Scratches in the Sweetest Way  PetHelpfulsource

Lifelike  The New Yorkersource

Taxidermy is the worst kind of mawkish Fulhamite kitsch  The Telegraphsource

High Country News A nonprofit independent magazine of unblinking journalism that shines a light on all of the complexities of the West. This story was updated on January 8, 2026. 2025 was an eventful year for Mexican wolves. The imperiled predators — a subspecies of gray wolf reintroduced to the Southwest in 1998 — appeared […]

Publisher – News, entertainment and sports from Langara College journalism students By Claire A. WilsonTaxidermy is seeing a revival in Vancouver’s contemporary art scene with the emergence of a close-knit community of artists who utilize humanely sourced specimens.According to Rachel Poliquin, cultural historian and writer, taxidermy has shifted from predominantly museum settings to modern artistic […]

Here’s a list of what exotic pets you can own in Ohio: Yes to zebra, no to elephants  WTRFsource

Meet 10 Dog Breeds That Look Like Wolves  akc.orgsource

Via @themalieshow TikTokA performer brought her taxidermied fox puppet in her carry-on luggage. A Transportation Security Administration (TSA) agent asked her what was in the bag and couldn’t believe what he saw when he opened it up.In a video with over 2.4 million views, TikToker Malie (@themalieshow) films herself walking through airport security. The TSA […]

In August and September of 2023, an HSUS investigator visited over 25 retailers throughout California to determine if they were complying with AB 44. While many retailers that were investigated were upholding the law, there were a handful of others displaying and offering illegal fur for sale. Multiple retailers explained to the investigator that they […]

Amber Maykut is part of a resurgence of taxidermists committed to never killing for the sake of art – using animals that have already been killed for other purposes“If you have a limb fall off, don’t worry, just keep it and we will reattach it later,” Amber Maykut announces to the class. I am in […]