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science:display-cases:skull-case:preparing [2017/02/10 15:10] Dorn, Sophia J |
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This pronghorn "antelope" head was removed from a carcass by a wolf pack. It was frozen and sent to DMLC. When thawed, we carefully made a cut around the entire skull... | This pronghorn "antelope" head was removed from a carcass by a wolf pack. It was frozen and sent to DMLC. When thawed, we carefully made a cut around the entire skull... | ||
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Step 2: {{:science:display-cases:skull-case:file_003_1_.jpeg?200 |}} | Step 2: {{:science:display-cases:skull-case:file_003_1_.jpeg?200 |}} | ||
to loosen the skin of the head from the flesh beneath it | to loosen the skin of the head from the flesh beneath it | ||
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and the skin was carefully pulled off the animal's head | and the skin was carefully pulled off the animal's head | ||
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so that it looked like this without its skin | so that it looked like this without its skin | ||
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Step 5: {{:science:display-cases:skull-case:file_005_1_.jpeg?200 |}} | Step 5: {{:science:display-cases:skull-case:file_005_1_.jpeg?200 |}} | ||
after which a fleshing knife was used to cut away as much meat as possible from the bones of the skull | after which a fleshing knife was used to cut away as much meat as possible from the bones of the skull | ||
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+ | Most of the skulls in this case have been prepared in this fashion. | ||
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- | Most of the skulls in this case have been prepared in this fashion. |