# Tech-Savvy Taxidermy The Mouse Mouse for Morbid Computing By Christina Butty | Published 2009-05-22 | Tech Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mouse-mouse References: [likecool](http://likecool.com/Mouse_Mouse--Desktop--Gear.html) The mouse mouse is very creepy and definitely not for everyone. This computer gizmo is actually made using a real mouse! Its innards are removed, the skin is preserved, and a [computer mouse](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/computer-mouse-concept) is inserted. There is a small rip in the mouse's flesh to allow the [scroll wheel](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/keychron-m5) through. **Implications** - Taxidermy is still alive and well, and with the creation of new gadgets and gizmos, is evolving in a way that integrates the macabre practice into the world of man-made technology. Dead animals have an edginess that makes for a unique selling point that some consumers appreciate. To reach these people in the new era, companies could consider creating [tech-infused taxidermy](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mouseskins) products. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 5.2/10 - Popularity: 74% | Activity: 74% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 70% men, 30% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Tech](https://www.trendhunter.com/tech) > [Gadgets](https://www.trendhunter.com/gadgets) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Tech-infused Taxidermy:** Opportunity to integrate technology with taxidermy to create unique and edgy products. - **Macabre Gadgets:** Potential for creating gizmos and gadgets that incorporate elements of taxidermy for a niche consumer base. - **Evolution of Taxidermy:** Trend of integrating taxidermy into the world of man-made technology. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Technology:** Technology companies can explore incorporating taxidermy elements into their products, attracting a unique customer segment. - **Art and Design:** Artists and designers can experiment with combining taxidermy and technology to create innovative and provocative pieces. - **Retail:** Retailers can tap into the demand for unique and macabre products by offering tech-infused taxidermy items. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Steampunk Multifunctional Computer Mouse](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/d-mouse.md) - [Baroque-Style PC Peripherals](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ornamental-msi-mouse.md) - [Panel-Made Mouse Concepts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/beetle-acoustic-panels.md) - [Redesigned Mechanical Computer Mouse](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gima-mouse.md) - [Pine Cone-Inspired Mouses](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/treemouse.md) - [Flatpack Computer Peripherals](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/morph-wireless-mouse.md) - [Marine-Inspired Mouse Concepts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/arjun-vallabheshwar.md) - [Configurable Mechanical Mouses](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/my-mouse.md) - [Multi-Functional Computer Mouses](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/multifunctional-computer-mouse.md)