taxidermy

Although I personally am not a big game hunter my father-in-law lived to hunt. I believe he went on safari at least 8 or nine times. He loved Africa so much that he wanted to move there. It was only his love for his family that kept him state-side. His name was Tom Waller. Not sure if he may...

Iguana Mount Here is a close-up of the Iguana's head. By the way ... this is a skin mount ... not a reproduction! John Bellucci, Master Taxidermist. John Bellucci's Artistic Wildlife Taxidermy

Iguana Mount Not only are large "exotic" specimens mounted, but even the smaller varieties are brought to me. This is a large mature, male Iguana. Not the first reptile I ever mounted, but one of the few I ever photographed! This was one impressive fellow! John Bellucci...

Alaskan Grizzly Bear Mount The unique feature of this Bear's front teeth came from the fact that at some time in her life, she had been kicked in the mouth, literally splitting the front of her lower jaw, giving her incisors that jutted outward. After discussing this feature with the client...

Alaskan Grizzly Bear Mount The close-up of the Bears face reveal a pleasing eye turn, turning the Bear's attention to the viewer. Also note ... the nose is the actual Bear's nose! Many taxidermists today prefer to cut the natural nose off, in favor of a plastic reproduction. It's a fast...

Alaskan Grizzly Bear Mount This Alaskan Grizzly Bear was taken by client Jeff Bowman. The mounting of this bear was documented in Breakthrough Magazine -- a trade magazine for the Taxidermy industry -- with photos and article supplied by myself. The article included alterations to the...

Lioness Mount Mounted around 1978, this was a captive-raised 6-month old Lioness, who was killed when she jumped her owner's fence and was struck by a car. Now ... it wasn't the fact that the driver killed a Lion that got him scared ... it was the fact that the owner was a former member of...

Moose Wall Mount - Detail North America's answer to Africa's Wildebeest! John Bellucci, Master Taxidermist. John Bellucci's Artistic Wildlife Taxidermy

Moose Wall Mount Siras Moose taken by Chip Noble. John Bellucci, Master Taxidermist. John Bellucci's Artistic Wildlife Taxidermy

Elk Wall Mount Record book Elk taken by Chip Noble. John Bellucci, Master Taxidermist. John Bellucci's Artistic Wildlife Taxidermy

Wildebeest Wall Mount Perhaps the neatest looking animal in all of Africa! Funny looking ... "ugly" ... and totally unique! John Bellucci, Master Taxidermist. John Bellucci's Artistic Wildlife Taxidermy

Cape Buffalo Wall Mount John Bellucci, Master Taxidermist. John Bellucci's Artistic Wildlife Taxidermy

Safari Club International Convention 2009

Safari Club International Convention 2009

Safari Club International Convention 2009

Safari Club International Convention 2009

Safari Club International Convention 2009

Safari Club International Convention 2009

Safari Club International Convention 2009

Safari Club International Convention 2009

Safari Club International Convention 2009

Safari Club International Convention 2009

Safari Club International Convention 2009

Safari Club International Convention 2009

Safari Club International Convention 2009

Safari Club International Convention 2009

Safari Club International Convention 2009

Safari Club International Convention 2009

Safari Club International Convention 2009

Safari Club International Convention 2009

Safari Club International Convention 2009

Safari Club International Convention 2009

Safari Club International Convention 2009

Safari Club International Convention 2009

Safari Club International Convention 2009

This was a large female Cougar, taken by one of my regular clients. John Bellucci, Master Taxidermist. John Bellucci's Artistic Wildlife Taxidermy

This is the mount of "Tessa", the pen-raised female Black Leopard, with her "newborn" cub hidden away in the base of an old tree. This is her "Portfolio Shot" ... the dark blue background, and low level blue and amber lights, represent the onset of evening. John...

Impala Wall Mount John Bellucci, Master Taxidermist John Bellucci's Artistic Wildlife Taxidermy

Taxidermy Weaver Birds

Taxidermy Wild Dog

Taxidermy White Rhino

Taxidermy Spotted Hyena

Taxidermy Reticulated Giraffe

Taxidermy Red Hartebeest

Taxidermy Porcupine

Taxidermy Lesser Kudu

Taxidermy Leopard Tortoise

Taxidermy Leopard

Taxidermy Lechwe & Grysbok