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Each year, the National Taxidermy Association holds a convention where taxidermists from across the country can show off their work, like this stuffed black bear.
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This black squirrel will live on forever after it treated to nose jobs, eye jobs and even a skull job insuring that it will not decompose. The treatment these animals receive is far more extensive than anything done on most people after they pass away.
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This group of deer was also featured at the National Taxidermy Association's convention.
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Even some domestic animals like this dog made an appearance at the convention.
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Even delicate feathers can be made to last for years with the taxidermists' skills.
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Getting this close to a live mountain lion would be out of the question.
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A snake's scales can also be made to last forever.
