Taxidermy artists turn beloved pets into keepsakes at Souq waqif

Doha, Qatar: In the heart of the Craft Center in Souq Waqif, the Al Maha Taxidermy attracts tourists and visitors daily, as it showcases diverse pre...

Doha, Qatar: In the heart of the 'Craft Center' in Souq Waqif, the Al Maha Taxidermy attracts tourists and visitors daily, as it showcases diverse preserved animals, presenting some of the country's wildlife heritage.

Inside the shop, the king of the jungle takes center stage, while on the walls and alongside the floor, there are gazelles, Oryx, dogs, monkeys, rabbits, and various other preserved animals, along with falcons, and other birds.

Malek Manssour, a vendor at Al Maha Taxidermy, sheds light on the interest of some locals and Gulf nationals in preserving their animals, especially falcons, and gazelles.

"Many clients choose to preserve their cherished animals to keep their memory alive, especially those representing the cultural heritage of Qatar, like falcons and birds acquired through auctions at considerable expense," he says.