Baby Beaver

Object/Artifact

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St. Joseph Museums

The image depicts a carefully crafted taxidermy display featuring a beaver positioned upright on a wooden base. Its fur is rich brown, giving a textured appearance, while its signature broad, flat tail extends out behind it. The beaver is holding a small branch or twig with its front paws, which are meticulously detailed with small claws. This setup creates an action-oriented pose, as if the beaver is actively engaging with its natural environment. The wooden platform it stands on appears to be roughly cut, with some markings or writings possibly indicating scientific or educational labeling. The overall scene is set against a simple wooden surface in the background, enhancing the earthy and naturalistic tone of the composition. The taxidermy work highlights the beaver’s characteristic features such as its round body, expressive eyes, and prominent front teeth, meticulously preserved to offer an educational glimpse into its anatomy and behavior in a static form.

The image depicts a carefully crafted taxidermy display featuring a beaver positioned upright on a wooden base. Its fur is rich brown, giving a textured appearance, while its signature broad, flat tail extends out behind it. The beaver is holding a small branch or twig with its front paws, which are meticulously detailed with small claws. This setup creates an action-oriented pose, as if the beaver is actively engaging with its natural environment. The wooden platform it stands on appears to be roughly cut, with some markings or writings possibly indicating scientific or educational labeling. The overall scene is set against a simple wooden surface in the background, enhancing the earthy and naturalistic tone of the composition. The taxidermy work highlights the beaver’s characteristic features such as its round body, expressive eyes, and prominent front teeth, meticulously preserved to offer an educational glimpse into its anatomy and behavior in a static form.

Name/Title

Baby Beaver

Entry/Object ID

1973.1.642

Description

Rodentia/mammal/Baby Beaver

Collection

NATURAL HISTORY

Lexicon

Legacy Lexicon

Object Name

Baby Beaver

Parts

Count

1

Condition

Overall Condition

Good

Maintenance

Maintenance History

Date

Aug 21, 1979