Full Mount Taxidermy

Full mount taxidermy is a must for some African trophies like the cats, that demand nothing less....if money and room space are no object. Lion and leopard are only really seen in their full glory as full mounts.

The full skin is taken and the animal is usually mounted on a floor plinth or, in the case of a leopard sometimes, on a branch that can be wall mounted or on a pedestal.
This type of mount will usually need lots of consultation with the taxidermist as in most cases, it will be a custom-made form and set-up. Start looking for photographs of the chosen species to illustrate features and poses that you would like to see in your trophy. The good taxidermist will be able to tell you what's possible from the technical and aesthetic standpoint.
One step further will be creating a floor diorama with several animal species in full mounts, depicting an 'action' scenario like 2 lions leaping on an antelope or a pair of antelopes interacting.
Don't forget the smaller African antelope and other small creatures like porcupines and springhares look good as full mounts.
If your trophy animal has a natural disfigurement such as only one eye, a drooping ear etc, let your taxidermist know if you want it to be mounted like this or corrected (where possible).
You will have the choice between having a 'habitat' base of grasses, rocks, sand etc or just plain wood.
Bullet holes and other similar damage will be repaired if possible