Dr. Pat Morris was the Senior Lecturer in Zoology at the Royal Holloway University of London until his retirement in 2002. Since then he has pursued his long-standing interest in the history of taxidermy and has written an outstanding book on the subject. In this lecture accompanied by a slide show, Dr. Morris takes the viewer on a fascinating journey through the entire history of taxidermy, from the oldest surviving specimens to the modern day. Recorded live at the 2011 World Taxidermy Championships  -  Approximate running time: 1:09.