MIDVALE — A Utah man faces federal criminal charges accusing him of illegally importing animal skeletons, taxidermy mounts and dried insects into the United States to sell in his Midvale store.The Department of Justice alleges Jean-Michel Arrigona brought hundreds of wildlife items into the country over a five-year period without declaring them to the U.S. […]
LifeCampy, creepy perfectionI would not describe myself as a cinephile, and I’ll quickly lose any film trivia contest, but as a designer and art lover, David Lynch’s films and TV projects are among my favorite visual experiences. Do I understand all their plotlines fully? No, no I do not (ahem, Lost Highway). But this has […]
ANCHORAGE, ALASKA—U.S. Senator Dan Sullivan (R-Alaska), a member of the Senate Commerce, Science and Transportation Committee, this week secured a new exemption to the animal product policy of Etsy that will allow Alaska Native craftsmen to continue selling fur items on the online crafts marketplace. The new policy, which goes into effect on August 11, […]
e-EditionSign up for email newsletters Sign up for email newsletterse-EditionJason Travis said he finds joy in preserving the memories of people’s outdoor adventures.To further pursue his passion, the Zion Grove man will be opening his own taxidermy shop.“I have always enjoyed the art of taxidermy. I enjoy creating pieces of art that people can be […]
Taxidermy Is a Metaphor for Our Time newyorker.comsource
Stay in the loop, get updated with the latest.Editorial Editorialby Matthew De Jesus . Sep 3, 2026by Matthew De JesusSep 3, 2026Konstantin Chaykin’s Wristmons tend to pull off a similar trick every time you see a new one pop out of the woods. The different faces and wandering eyes make you smile first, then you […]
What Dog Is Closest in DNA to a Wolf? britannica.comsource
Bangor Daily News Maine news, sports, politics, election results, and obituaries FORT KENT, Maine — Becoming a big-game taxidermist was never in Troy Pelletier’s plans when he thought about careers.But when the person who preserved his game animals retired, the avid hunter from Fort Kent decided the only way to keep that legacy alive was […]
Chief Jenny Brake of Qalipu First Nation in Newfoundland and Labrador is hoping there is still time for Etsy to reverse the upcoming ban. (Qalipu First Nation photo)A First Nations chief in Newfoundland and Labrador is calling on the popular online marketplace Etsy to reverse an upcoming ban on the sale of natural fur products […]
