Exploring Taxidermy and Reality TV with Kendall Long

Emily Graslie hosts Kendall Long at The Brain Scoop to discuss owl pellet dissection and Kendall's passion for zoology and taxidermy. Kendall shares her experiences on The Bachelor, where she introduced her unique interests. They discuss public perceptions of taxidermy and the reactions Kendall received on social media. The session concludes with an engaging owl pellet dissection, highlighting the educational aspect of taxidermy.

What activity are Emily and Kendall planning to do with owl pellets?

• Cook them

• Dissect them

• Paint them

• Throw them

Where did Kendall first encounter taxidermy?

• In a museum along a hiking trail

• At a school exhibition

• In a friend's house

• At a zoo

What unique traits did Kendall mention when applying for The Bachelor?

• A singing taxidermist

• A ukulele playing taxidermy collecting twin

• A dancing zoologist

• A painting biologist

What did Kendall and Arie create during their taxidermy date?

• Bride and groom rats

• A mounted deer head

• A stuffed owl

• A butterfly display

How did Kendall describe her view of taxidermy?

• As a hobby

• As a representation of life

• As a phase

• As a form of hunting

What was a common misconception about Kendall's interest in taxidermy?

• That she was a chef

• That she was a musician

• That she was a hunter

• That she was a painter

What did Emily appreciate about Kendall's approach to taxidermy on The Bachelor?

• Her singing talent

• Her cooking skills

• Her athletic ability

• Her bravery in educating others

What did Kendall find exciting about dissecting owl pellets?

• The mystery of what you might find

• The smell

• The texture

• The color

What did Kendall and Emily suggest about the impact of seeing taxidermy in real life?

• It's less impactful than on TV

• It's not worth seeing in real life

• It's more impactful than on TV

• It's the same as on TV

What did Kendall and Emily propose about taxidermy?

• It is outdated

• It should be banned

• It needs a rebrand

• It is only for professionals