The Hollywood Taxidermist Raising the (Small, Furry) Dead

The speaker shares their journey from working at Disney to becoming a taxidermist. They discuss their professional work creating animal replicas for media and describe an upcoming event where they will demonstrate skinning a tiger cub. The speaker emphasizes the blend of art and science in taxidermy, highlighting the precision and creativity involved.

What motivated the speaker to transition from working at Disney to pursuing taxidermy?

• A need for a more hands-on job

• A desire to work with animals

• A wish to travel to Montana

• A fascination with sculpture

What is the primary reason the speaker creates animal models for sets?

• To practice taxidermy techniques

• To replace live animals on set

• To sell them as art pieces

• To showcase their artistic skills

Why did the speaker decide to sell tickets to the event involving the white Bengal tiger cub?

• To showcase their artistic process

• To promote their taxidermy school

• To satisfy public curiosity

• To raise funds for their business

How does the speaker describe the relationship between science and art in taxidermy?

• As two separate fields

• As a blend where they meet

• As a competition between skills

• As unrelated disciplines

What is the speaker's unique approach to art?

• Thinking outside the box

• Ignoring conventional rules

• Following traditional methods

• Thinking inside the box