I came across this article on Daily Mail online. It showcases very good examples of unsuccessful taxidermy. I thought it was very beneficial to my research so that i can see how its not done! the eyes and mouths are noticeably bad, and the expression of some of the animals is just shocking - i really want to avoid this in my project and hopefully i will do the hybrid justice!
"One user failed to see the comic value of the amateur taxidermists who make a mockery of many dead beasts, that are butchered and left looking incredibly deranged. He said 'There is something very creepy when taxidermy is done badly."