A real  skin mount has seams on the legs and stomach where the elephant was skinned in the field.  These seams will continually crack and open up needing constant repair, along with the natural cracking in the hide.

 

- KR reproductions - There are no leg cuts, belly cuts or seams that would present a problem.

- KR reproductions are warranted for 15 years against cracking or defects caused by the Manufacturer ( Interior application only )

Real Skin Mount - Deep wrinkles put in during the taxidermy process tend to pull out and shrink causing the skin to drum or sag.

- KR reproductions - Deep wrinkles in the “skin� will stay in and never drum or sag.

Real Skin Mount - the finished mount weighs about 3-4 times more than our reproduction.

 

-  KR reproductions - Light weight and easy to move.

Real Skin Mount - cannot be sold to anyone in many cases due to protection acts and cannot be shipped out of the United States

 

- KR reproductions - can be sold anywhere in the world with no animal import restrictions.

Real Lifesize Elephant Skin Mount (Example) � Taxidermy priced from $89,000 - $120,000.00 (Does not include Base or Habitat)

 

- KR Lifesize Elephant � MSRP starting at $79,995.00 which includes shipping and on site set up ( Does not include Base or Habitat )