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Plastination is a process of preserving animals in which water and lipids (fats) are replaced with a polymer. It yields anatomical specimens of eerie realism.

You can probably identify this animal:

Dissection can also be done - here's an interesting exhibit:

I find it fascinating, but as this article notes, there are some who think it crosses the line.