Animals Plastinated By Anatomist Gunther Von Hagens

A collection of 20 animals and sundry organs of elephant, giraffe, and ostrich, to name a few, have settled into their new home at the Cologne Zoo. German anatomist Gunther von Hagens composed the exhibit with curator Angelina Whalley. Plastination is achieved by replacing water and fat with plastic, creating creates specimens that can be touched, and don’t smell or decay.