Taxidermy
Greek words taxis and derma means what?
Taxidermy
The national taxidermy competition happens
a. every year
b. every 2 years
c. every 3 years
b. every 2 years
Largemouth & Smallmouth_______
BASS
This animal is called a fawn when it is a baby
Deer
What is the only mammal that can fly?
Bat
Name three types of mounts
- shoulder mount -head mount
- pedestal mount -Antler mount
- European Mount -Tanned-hide mount
-Skull mount
What animal had a spread of 270 inches (22.5 feet), based on width and length.
Moose
MN state fish
Walleye
The Male of this type of species is normally more colorful
Birds
How much does the average elephant tooth weigh?
9 pounds
When did taxidermy start?
2200 BC
What state has the most trophy deer mounted
Wisconsin
Buffalo County, Wisconsin, has produced more Boone and Crockett Club record-book whitetails than anywhere else. It's the number one county in the number one state, according to Club records.
One of MN's most popular fish, considered a panfish, and there are two types
Crappies
This animal is Well-known for its rusty-red coat, white-tipped bushy tail, and black legs, ears and nose. In Minnesota, there are several different color variations including nearly solid black, silver-black and red bisected by dark bands across the back and shoulders
Fox
What is the most common name for a goldfish?
Jaws
What are three types of Deer Shoulder Mounts?
Upright off set
Upright
3D Mount
Full Sneak
Semi Sneal
The largest bear shot and mounted in Alaska weighed what?
2,200-pounds
Its nicknames are: Goggle-eye and Branch Perch
Its scientific name is: Lepomis cyanellus
Green SunFish
this animal is unprotected in Minnesota, and may be hunted freely.
Coyote
Killer whales are not whales at all, rather a species of what?
dolphin
How much does a taxidermy deer mount cost (on average)
$721.35
The largest deer mount ever recorded, with a record of 333 7/8, was located in what state?
Missouri
Description: This hybrid pike like fish has dark markings on a light background but has rounded tail fins. It is several heavily fish lakes in the Twin Cities.
Tiger Muskie
This animal is part of the Ursidae family and can sprint at top speeds of 35 mph to 40 mph
Bear
A group of owls is called a _______________.
parliament