Museum in the US closes because of chemicals in taxidermy collection

An exhibit seen at the Delbridge Museum of Natural History in Sioux Falls, South Dakota. The Great Plains Zoo in South Dakota said that it has pulled its taxidermy collection off display after almost 40 years over concerns about the impact of strong chemicals used to preserve the animals. Photo: AP

A South Dakota museum has closed after almost 40 years over concerns that the chemicals in its taxidermy collection could endanger visitors and staff, the affiliated zoo announced on Thursday.

The Great Plains Zoo said that it is has closed the Delbridge Museum of Natural History in Sioux Falls.