Task · part of 4. One of seven projects: from a book report to two study skins

4(a). Two study skins of rats or mice

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Under the guidance of a nature center or natural history museum, so this route depends on one near you being willing to take you on, which is worth asking about before you choose it. Then tell the uses of study skins and of mounted specimens.

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Mammal Study Merit Badge Requirements (Merit Badge Hub, last modified 2025-12-31), Requirement 4(a)