Taxidermy guides for buyers in Europe

How to buy taxidermy safely, what CITES and the EU wildlife trade regulations mean for you, where ethically sourced specimens come from and how to live with them. 26 in-depth articles are also available in German.

• Buying guide · 4 min read

  Buy Taxidermy in Europe: The Complete Buyer's Guide

  Buying taxidermy in Europe: where to buy ready-made mounts, how to judge quality, which documents EU law requires and how shipping works across the EU.

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• Law & provenance · 3 min read

  CITES and Taxidermy in the EU: Buying Legally

  CITES taxidermy rules for EU buyers: Annexes A–D, Article 10 certificates, the pre-1947 antique rule, national laws and shipping outside the EU.

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• Interior · 3 min read

  Decorating with Taxidermy: Interior Ideas

  How to style taxidermy at home: mounts in country, minimalist, dark academia and loft interiors, room-by-room ideas, lighting tips and mistakes to avoid.

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• Law & provenance · 3 min read

  Ethically Sourced Taxidermy: What It Really Means

  What makes taxidermy ethically sourced? The main sources of specimens, how to verify natural-death claims, what to ask a seller and resin alternatives.

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