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HOW TO STUFF. BIRDS AND ANIMALS. 11
for a length of five inches from the upper end. These are put
through the holes in the: bar, and when they have passed
through they are curved again. Two small gimlet-holes are
‘then made for the reception of smaller wire, by which the
’ leg-wires must be bound together close to-the bar. - The fore-
eg wires are fixed in the same manner, which completes the
frame-work.
No other means are used for middle-sized animals, such a3
the Lion, Tiger, Leopard, etc. The stuffing is completed as
in other quadrupeds.
The Walras, Seals, and other amphibious animals of this
order, are treated inthe manner of quadrupeds generally, |
only that leg-wires are unnecessary, except in the fore-feet;.
the tail, which represents the hind feet, has merely to be dried
and kept properly stretched in during this process, which pre-
caution also applies to the fore-feet. They are. the easiest
stuffed of all animals, only the skins are very oily; they should
be well rubbed with the arsenical soap, and also with the pre-
serving powder.
The stuffing of the Walrus, and other large animals of this
family, should consist of well-dried hay for the interior parts,
and tow for the surface next.the skin.
BEAVER, ETC.
The Beaver, Musk Rat, Common Rat, and other: animals
' whose skins have a strong smell. These require to be plenti-
fully supplied with the preservative. The tail of the Beaver
should be cut underneath, and all the flesh removed, then
stutled with tow or chopped flax, and afterwards thoroughly
dried and. well primed. with the arsenical soap to prevent
putrefaction, to which it is very liable. It should also have
repeated washings with oil of turpentine. The back shouid
be reund and short. :
THE PORCUPINE.
In stuffing this animal considerable and varied expression
may be given, both from the attitude and disposition of. the.
quills. Great attention is therefore required in giving these a
proper set during the process of drying. -They will require
to be looked at several times during the first ana second day
after they have been stutfed, and any of them that may have
fallen out of the position required, to be adjusted.
HARES AND RABBITS.
A very pretty attitude for the Hare or Rabbit, is to have ft
seated in its form in an upright position, a3 if alarmed at the
boise of dogs, ete. An oval is formed of wire and attached.