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Friday, September 21, 2012

Canton Area Elementary School gets more wildlife

A raccoon sits sprawled out above a computer in the Canton Area Elementary School Library.

On the other side of the room, a black bear looks like it's getting ready to climb.

Did someone forget to shut the door last night?

No, the raccoon and the bear didn't sneak into the library after-hours.

Rather, they're mounted specimens that are some of the newest additions to "The Canton Area Elementary School Wildlife Project" taxidermy permanent exhibit.

There's also two taxidermy wood duck specimens and a mounted crow that have been added recently.

"I guess I'm the keeper of the animals," says Canton Area Elementary School Librarian Jean Richards with a smile.