Fleshing in
taxidermy is the process of removing excess flesh and fat from animal hides to prepare them for
mounting. It involves the use of specialized tools designed for this purpose. These tools allow
taxidermists to carefully remove the flesh without damaging the hide. The process requires skill and precision to ensure that the hide is properly cleaned and ready for
preservation and
mounting. Once the fleshing process is complete, the hide can be further treated and preserved using other techniques.
Here is a list of tools used to perform fleshing:
