Origin of specimens

Ayre & Co does not source modern taxidermy specimens that have been killed for the purpose of taxidermy. Our modern taxidermy is mainly roadkill and catkill as these are sadly the top two threats to British wildlife. We also get animals that have died of old age, largely from zoos and falconers.

Antique taxidermy for us is another matter. Although some of these old specimens were undoubtedly hunted, we see no harm in trading them today. Destroying them will not bring the animal back.