taxidermist

[tak-si-durm-ist]

noun

1. a person who practices taxidermy, for work or as a hobby.

Example Sentences

Bodily preservation, beyond the ashes or cemented paw prints offered by veterinarians and animal hospitals, has become a growing facet in the world of pet aftercare, with traditional taxidermists fulfilling many of the niche requests.

From Los Angeles Times

The 150kg female bear, nicknamed Caramelles, has since been preserved by a taxidermist and is on display at the Toulouse Natural History Museum.

From BBC

The agency obtained samples from the animal from a taxidermist soon afterward.

From Seattle Times

Guests are encouraged to rummage about the infirmary, taxidermist’s place, padded room, libraries, apothecaries, laundry and even a detective agency.

From Seattle Times

They were mounted by some of the foremost taxidermists of the time — Jonas Brothers Taxidermy, no relation to the pop band — and displayed at Brockhouse’s West Sioux Hardware store.

From Seattle Times