Preserving Earth’s extraordinary creatures.
Precision biological specimen preservation
About
Paul Nader, D.V.M. is a veterinary anatomist, wildlife medicine specialist, and biological preservation expert with 40 years of osteological experience and 30 years in plastination. Most recently an Associate Professor at Lincoln Memorial University College of Veterinary Medicine, he has worked with the National Park Service, U.S. Forest Service, major zoological institutions, and international research teams. His work has been published in peer-reviewed journals and featured by the AVMA, the Royal Ontario Museum, and national media.
A passion for preservation
With more than 40+ years of experience, Paul Nader D.V.M. can expertly preserve, clean, and assemble animal skeletons for your institution.
Animal skeletons
Meticulously cleaned and preserved to be long-lasting and durable.
Educational tools
Anatomically-accurate skeletons that can be constructed specifically for teaching and learning environments.
Professional exhibits
Experience creating museum quality exhibits that are awe-inspiring.
Plastination
Experience in acquiring and leading plastination efforts of vertebrate species, including mammalian, avian, reptilian, amphibian, and cartilaginous fish.
Repair solutions
Ability to repair and replace missing fragments and bones for a full skeleton.
Passionate professional
Best advice for preservation and plastination.
Osteology Portfolio
Collecting, cleaning, repairing, and assembling skeletons since 1982.
- Sperm Whale (3)
- Right Whale
- Humpback Whale
- Bowhead Whale
- Harbor Porpoise
- Beluga Whale
- Gervais Beaked-Whale
- Ringed Seal
- Barren-Ground Caribou
- Musk Oxen
- Llama
- Ostrich
- Jackass Penguin
- Shetland Pony
- Domestic Turkey
- Domestic Dog
- Holstein Cow
- Domestic Horse (5)
- Suffolk Sheep
- Hyrax
Plastination
A pioneer in biological specimen preservation using plastination.
- Silicone Impregnation (S10)
- African Elephant Heart
- Ringed Seal Heart
- Blue Whale Heart
- Emperor Penguin
- Epoxy Resin Plastination (E12)
- Savannah Elephant Left Manus
Publications & Research
Nader, P.B., Henry, R.W., & Sui, H.J. (2019). Plastination of larger and massive specimens — with silicone. Anatomia, Histologia, Embryologia, 49(1). https://doi.org/10.1111/ahe.12481
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As lead author, Dr. Nader traces the evolution of silicone plastination techniques from small early specimens to today’s large-scale preservation of whole bodies and exotic animals. This paper is recognized internationally as a foundational methodological reference for large-specimen plastination projects.
Nader, P.B. & Henry, R.W. (2017). The challenges of plastinating a blue whale (Balaenoptera musculus) heart. Journal of Plastination. https://journal.plastination.org/articles/the-challenges-of-plastinating-a-blue-whale-balaenoptera-musculus-heart/
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Dr. Nader co-authored this landmark study documenting the world’s first plastination of a blue whale heart, the largest heart ever preserved through this technique. The paper reveals new anatomical details of cetacean cardiac structure and describes the resultant specimen as an enduring asset of scientific, educational, and artistic value.
Work with Dr. Nader for all your osteology and plastination needs.
- Expertly preserve, clean, and assemble animal skeletons for your institution
- A pioneer in biological specimen preservation using plastination
In The News
“Giant heart of N.L. blue whale bound for Toronto museum,” CBC, June 2015
“LMU models itself on the best,” JAVMA News, August 2016
“Why This Blue Whale’s Massive Heart Is Being Blown Up Like a Beach Ball,” Vice, June 2015
“Up close with the largest animal on Earth,” Dal News, August 2018
“New study finds connection between elephant, whale hearts,” Middlesboro News, March 2018
“One-of-a-kind whale heart,” WCTI News Channel, Feb. 2013
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