Odd list of famous animals that have been stuffed

Essential Guide: Taxidermy Heroic Animals

Why a hippo left her watering hole in South Africa's Zululand and started to walk south is a mystery, but no matter the reason, she kept on walking for three years. Huberta the hippocovered hundreds of miles through the country, becoming something of a symbol of national spirit and hope during the depression of the 1930s.

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UPDATE:  You can add the famous Galapagos tortoise named Lonesome George to the list.

"We are honored to receive this incredibly important specimen and ultimately, put it on display for the public," Michael Novacek, senior vice president and provost of science at the museum, said in a statement. "Our team of experts, using preservation and taxidermy techniques that have earned this institution recognition throughout the world, will ensure the legacy of Lonesome George lives on and is appreciated by future generations."

Comments

[Vince Lin]

Looks cute in black and white!