HCCC to Unveil Snow Leopard 
August 24, 2011
Herkimer County Community College will unveil a recently mounted snow leopard, along with its rearticulated skeleton, on Wednesday, August 31 at 2:00 p.m. in the Cogar Gallery, located in the McLaughlin College Center.
A critically endangered animal, the snow leopard was donated to the College by the Utica Zoo where it died of natural causes. The full body mount was prepared by Louis Spina of Rome Taxidermy, and the rearticulated skeleton was created by Skulls Unlimited of Oklahoma City, Oklahoma.
The snow leopard mount and skeleton will be added to the College’s collection of other animal mounts and specimens. According to Biology Professor Ronald Carvin, it is extremely rare to have possession of both the mount and the skeleton in one location.
A bobcat and cougar from the College’s collection will also be on display at the unveiling. The event is free and open to the public.