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13 Things You Probably Didn’t Know About Taxidermy

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By Erin McCarthy, Erin Mccarthy
| The Modesto Bee Verified
Think all there is to taxidermy is stuffing an animal? Think again. Since the days of William Hornaday and Carl Akeley, taxidermy has been a scientific art: It requires practitioners not only to take accurate measurements and photos and make traces of the animals they'd like to mount, but to study the anatomy of those animals-all for the purpose of creating a specimen that is true to life. Read on for 12 things you might not know about the history, development, and practice of taxidermy. 1.
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10 Delightfully Descriptive Irish Animal Names

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By Erin McCarthy, Erin Mccarthy
| The Modesto Bee Verified
The Irish language is full of evocative names for aspects of the natural environment, and wildlife is no exception. Let's get acquainted with some of the most expressive Irish names for creatures of every size and habitat, from land and air to the depths of the sea. 1. Sciathán Leathair A bat can be called an ialtóg, but why limit yourself when there are so many exciting alternatives? If you're inclined to insult a bat, call it amadáinín ("little fool").
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By Justine McDaniel, Erin McCarthy, Erin Mccarthy
| The Modesto Bee Verified
PHILADELPHIA — Tuesday’s primary election — one of Pennsylvania’s most consequential in recent years — brought thousands of voters to the region’s polls in an understated election day showing. Lt. Gov. John Fetterman won the Democratic Senate primary, and Josh Shapiro, the state attorney general, became the Democratic nominee for governor after running unopposed. State Sen. Doug Mastriano won the Republican nomination for governor.
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