Southern Africa boasts the world’s most diverse array of mammal species, attracting hunters with its iconic Big Five and an incredible variety of plains game. Hunting here plays a vital, positive role in supporting local economies and funding critical anti poaching initiatives.

Programmes such as Zimbabwe’s CAMPFIRE (Community Areas Management Programme for Indigenous Resources) allocate seventy per cent of their revenue from legal hunting directly to wildlife management and anti poaching efforts. Similarly, in Tanzania, hunting generates hundreds of millions of dollars annually, helping to sustain rural communities and protecting wildlife across a staggering thirty per cent of the country.

At TCI Taxidermy, we actively support anti poaching efforts as a crucial part of Africa’s wider wildlife conservation strategy. We require and verify proper documentation from National Parks for every trophy we handle, ensuring all pieces are ethically and legally sourced. We preserve legacies built on responsibility.

Derived from the French word for “linen cloth” or “canvas,” a toile refers to the fabric materials commonly used for painting or decorative purposes. In our studio, toiles serve as a unique and elegant medium for bespoke art pieces.

Every species requires a meticulous approach to capture realistic movement and distinct posture. A highly detailed, hand-painted finishing process is utilised to flawlessly recreate the metallic sheen, intricate scale patterns, and natural coloration unique to your specific fish.