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fully supplied to it, and then dried. Wires are afterwards 

 introduced, to keep the different parts distended ; but we have 

 found that, by introducing buckram or stiff parchment, they 

 are much more natural and pliable. They are to be stuffed 

 and mounted as other quadrupeds. 



BATS. 



The wing-membranes of this varied and numerous tribe do 

 not require either wire or parchment to set them. They are 

 very easily dried by distention. They are laid on a board of 

 soft wood, the wings extended, and pinned equally at the 

 articulations ; and when dry they are removed from the board. 



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HEDGEHOGS. 



When it is wished to preserve Hedgehogs, rolled into a ball, 

 which is a very common position with them in a state of nature, 

 there should be much less stuffing put into them than is usual 

 with quadrupeds, so that they may the more easily bend. No 

 wires are required in this case. The head and feet are drawn 

 close together under the belly ; then place the animal on its 

 back, in the middle of a large cloth, and tie the four ends 

 firmly together ; suspend it in the air till thoroughly dry, which 

 finishes the operation. 



If Hedgehogs are wished, with the head and limbs exposed, 

 the usual method of mounting is adopted. The skins of Shrew 

 Mice, Moles, &c., having a very offensive smell, it will be 

 necessary to add a considerable portion of the tincture of musk 

 to the solution of the corrosive sublimate, with which the skins 

 are imbued. The same applies to Badgers, Wolverenes, Pole- 

 cats, and Skunks, all of which are strong smelling animals. 



BEARS. 



The structure of the wires requires to be different in these 

 larger animals, from any we have before described. 



