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tully 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. 
ORDER IV.—FERZ. 
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. 
