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Communication studies instructor Heather Davidson has been involved with taxidermey for four years. Her love for the hobby has driven her to lead occasional workshops, make projects as gifts and run her own blog dedicated to her endeavors. // Photo by Jonathan Pendleton

After being invited to attend a taxidermy workshop in Seattle, she decided she would pick it up as a hobby, her first project being a small bunny. Davidson found it a pleasant experience and the project allowed her to fully immerse herself in taxidermy.

“Have you ever seen the movie Shrek? Do you remember where Fiona blows up the frog and gives it to Shrek like a balloon? It’s basically like that.”

Heather Davidson

On the first day of class every quarter, Davidson leads an activity where students draw a symbol on a trading card representing  who they are.

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Davidson has completed 18 different taxidermy projects, including this rabbit which she proudly mounts on the wall in her office. // Photo by Jonathan Pendleton.

Haley White, a friend and former student of Davidson’s, recalls Davidson being very forthcoming to her class about her unique hobby. Davidson admits she often shares stories about her current projects during class.

After coming home one day to find a thrush, a type of bird,  had flown into her French doors and died on impact, Davidson was the first person Stout had in mind. Knowing Davidson’s hobby through posts on her Facebook, Stout contacted her to offer the bird.

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Davidson hosts taxidermy workshops a few times a year to teach the art to others. // Photo courtesy of Heather Davidson

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