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  • Two people standing in front of a mural. One holds a printout of a photograph. Caption: One of Carl Akeley's photos. The beautiful bunch of aloe.

    Host Emily Graslie provides a behind-the-scenes look at the construction of a new diorama at The Field Museum. The diorama will house striped hyenas taxidermied by Carl Akeley in 1896. Akeley was a pioneering taxidermist noted for his contributions to museums. Part of "The Brain Scoop" series.

    (Source: DCMP)

  • A specimen of a wild cat. Caption: It's a sculpted animal that the skin is then glued to.

    Host Trace Dominguez learns about taxidermy and how museums ensure specimens in collections are preserved. He interviews a taxidermist, and she discusses some of the techniques and procedures used to ensure that the specimen will not decay and remain as realistic as possible.

    (Source: DCMP)

  • Person standing next to a platform with two taxidermized elephants. Caption: (Emily Graslie) Carl and Delia Akeley's Fighting African Elephants

    In this episode, host Emily Graslie highlights an exhibit of taxidermied elephants. The exhibit was created by renowned taxidermist Carl Akeley. The elephants are in need of some repair, and the museum is preparing for this undertaking. Part of "The Brain Scoop" series.

    (Source: DCMP)