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202383 minGdocumentary

6.5/ 10(1 rating)• TMDB

Dead Birds Flying High

202383 minGdocumentary

6.5/ 10(1 rating)• TMDB

Jürgen Friedrich Mahrt's extensive collection of taxidermied birds and butterflies, along with his photographs, is analyzed by experts to highlight lost wildlife habitats.

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Jürgen Friedrich Mahrt's extensive collection of taxidermied birds and butterflies, along with his photographs, is analyzed by experts to highlight lost wildlife habitats.

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Jürgen Friedrich Mahrt (1882-1940) left behind a large collection of taxidermied birds and butterflies, as well as countless photographs, documenting the wildlife habitats of his time, many of which no longer exist today. His great-granddaughter has the collections analyzed by experts.

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