Are the animals at the National Museum of Ireland - Natural History real? What's the difference between a stuffed animal and a teddy bear? What is taxidermy? Find out below with our video resources especially designed for younger audiences.
Watch our two videos on taxidermy and learn exactly how we make our animals. Then why not have a go colouring in Spotticus the giraffe?
What is the Difference between Toy Animals and Stuffed Animals at the Museum?
Join Museum Educator Geraldine and find out the difference between your toy animals at home and the animals in the museum. This video is suited to younger zoologists (4-7 years old) but please be advised it contains images of unfinished taxidermy animals. We recommend an adult view the video first, before showing to children.
What is Taxidermy?
Join Ethical Taxidermist Jazmine Miles-Long and discover what taxidermy is and how it's made. The video is aimed at zoologists aged 7 and up. Please note this video contains images of unfinished taxidermy and we would recommend adults watch the video before showing to children.
Spotticus the Giraffe Colouring Sheet
Now you know all about taxidermy, why not have a go colouring in Spotticus the Giraffe from the first video?
Spotticus the Giraffe Colouring Sheet (0.43 MB, Adobe PDF)
