The Brain Scoop: Painting the Diorama

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.

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  • The Brain Scoop: Painting the Diorama

    Type:
    Video
    Format:
    Streaming
    Accommodations:
    English Audio Descriptions - Visual, English Captions - Auditory
    Languages:
    English
    License:
    DCMP Membership
    Author:
    The Field Museum
    Length:
    8 minutes