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Creative and media
Taxidermists preserve mammals, birds, reptiles and fish for display in museums or private collections.
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You could lead a team of taxidermists in a museum or offer workshops for taxidermy amateurs and professionals. If you're self-employed, you could sell your own work or offer a repairs and restoration service. You could also hire out models to the props department of a film, TV or theatre production. As your experience grows, you could become a master taxidermist and get specialist commissions.
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