A preserved specimen can serve as a beautiful and unique memento of your beloved pet. I preserve the memory of your pet with experience, care, and attention to detail.

I treat every animal with respect and coordinate the design closely with your wishes. If you prefer, the body can be returned to you for burial, as only the skin is required for the preservation process.

I specialize in the preservation of dogs, cats, small mammals, and birds. In addition to traditional taxidermy or skeletal mounting, I can create paw or snout impressions and casts, or even feather art, as keepsakes.

Even the smallest animals and young animals can be preserved in a lifelike manner using a plastination process. During a consultation, we will work together to find an aesthetic way to realize your wishes.

I'm happy to answer any questions or discuss preparation requests. You can find initial information in the FAQs. (Since I don't use insecticides, you'll have a tangible keepsake.)

Drawing on years of experience working in a museum setting,

I prepare: bird skins, small mammal skins, and osteological specimens in accordance with the latest scientific and conservation standards.

This includes scientific measurements and data collection based on standard protocols.

Tissue sampling, parasite sampling, and gonad assessment are available upon request.

I guarantee a biocide-free process using materials resistant to aging. All animal skins will be tanned.

Your specimens deserve a second chance. Historic specimens often hold significant value—whether in scientific collections, as educational aids, or as keepsakes. Uncertainty regarding the proper handling of these old, fragile, and toxin-contaminated objects often leads to their destruction.

Since these items frequently involve animal species that are difficult to acquire today, it is well worth having them assessed and preserved. I offer services including the inspection of your collections, consultation, restoration, and the removal of (contaminated) dust.

Using Integrated Pest Management (IPM), we can develop a strategy for your collection that eliminates the need for chemical treatments in the future.

Educational institutions can receive information on the safe handling of older specimens during lessons. If a specific specimen is no longer available, we would be happy to help you find a replacement for a new preparation.

Want to learn about the history of taxidermy?

Curious about how an animal is preserved? Looking for training on Integrated Pest Management strategies for your collection?

Want to learn how to prepare study skins for scientific purposes? Then you’ve come to the right place! Book me for expert lectures or a multi-day workshop on the preparation of small mammals or birds.

No prior experience required! Materials and tools could be provided.

NEXT DATES: There are no scheduled dates for open taxidermy workshops in 2026. I offer advanced training and group workshops only upon request and at off-site locations.

Creating opportunities for connection and closeness—that is what natural history educational aids make possible.

Tactile objects can be a tremendous asset, especially for inclusive educational approaches.

Examples include a specimen meant to be petted, a patch of fur to touch, or casts of faces and paw prints.

Display cases—such as a arrangement—also perfectly complement theoretical lessons.

Do you have a vision for conveying a concept in a vivid, tangible way? We would be happy to work with you to develop a concept!

Small mammals and birds are among StillLeben’s areas of specialization.

Hunters and educational institutions alike can commission taxidermy work.

In addition to traditional full-body and shoulder mounts, the following services are available:

- Skull preparation: degreased & bleached

- Trophy mounting

Do you have a question or any other specific requests?

I do not use any biocides in the mounting process. I work sustainably, out of conviction, for the benefit of both people and the specimen.

Durability and aesthetics are my top priorities; I rely on materials such as wood wool and specialized clay mixtures. Every mount I create for you is a unique, custom-made piece.

My mounts feature high-quality glass eyes, which I hand-paint to ensure precise detail.

To stay at the forefront of the field, I regularly pursue further training through professional associations such as the Deutsche Gesellschaft für Präparationstechnik (German Society for Preparation Techniques) and the Verband Naturwissenschaftlicher Präparatoren Schweiz (Swiss Association of Scientific Preparators).

My work has received multiple awards at the European Taxidermy Championship.