ABOUT IMPERFECTED ROADKILL

Taxidermy & Skeletal Articulation of Australian Wildlife
Welcome to Imperfected Roadkill

Imperfected Roadkill is a small, independent taxidermy and skeletal articulation business based in New South Wales, Australia.

I specialise in preserving Australian native wildlife through taxidermy and skeletal articulation, with a particular focus on giving roadkill specimens a second life.

Each specimen is treated with care and respect throughout the preservation process.

My work focuses on celebrating the natural beauty and individuality of each animal, while preserving the details that make every specimen unique.

Every specimen has its own story, and I aim to preserve a piece of that story for years to come.

Our Story

Most of the animals we source for our work have been found deceased and collected from the side of the road, after a vehicle collision (AKA roadkill). We also sometimes partner with veterinary practices to collect animals who have been humanely euthanised due to medical reasons, or we may find remains on legal grounds. 

We do not source animals from anyone other than ourselves, unless specified or for commissioned work.

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As most of these animals have passed away due to trauma, they are not perfect. Some could feature a small rib fracture, while others may have multiple life-threatening fractures. Many may feature missing patches of fur or feathers, scars, or deformities. These imperfections are important to us, as they reflect a life once lived.

All specimens come with a label, and for protected species, the label also includes our Taxidermist Licence number. Buyers are required by law to keep this tag attached and must not remove it. ​

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Please see below for information regarding the laws and regulations about the trade of Australian native animals & how to purchase one of our pieces!  

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AUSTRALIAN NATIVE ANIMALS

You may be questioning the legalities about seeing and being able to purchase preserved native animals on this site, and we hope that you did question this! 

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We are a licenced taxidermist in NSW Australia, which allows us to work with, showcase, and sell some native animal remains. Under this licence. we must comply with and work under certain regulations, these regulations also require the Buyer (you) to comply with them if wanting to purchase a preserved native animal. 

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Licence and Licensee Conditions under the Biodiversity Conservation Act 2016:

- Taxidermist Biodiversity Conservation Licence

See full PDF here:   DOWNLOAD   (166KB)

-  Protected Animal Specimens Biodiversity Conservation Licence

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*Disclaimer: This article has been designed as a user-friendly guide to highlight key requirements when dealing with Australian Native Animals, assisting both Buyers and Licensees in understanding essential regulations. However, it does not replace the full details outlined in the relevant Codes and Acts, which should be carefully reviewed by the Buyer before considering to make a purchase. ​

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NSW BUYERS:​

To simplify things, here are the most important rules for the Licensee (us) and the Buyer (you):

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- The Licensee AND Buyer are limited to sell/buy up to 5 native animal specimens a year.

*Due to this rule, there may be fewer natives that are available for purchase; the native animal listings may become unavailable if the limit has been reached for that year. ​​​​

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- We can sell a native animal who has been taxidermied/preserved/articulated to a Buyer in NSW who complies with the relevant laws (see below)

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- Buyers with a BC Licence: Under your licence you are allowed to purchase a preserved native animal from us. Once you have purchased a specimen, you must record the required details in the Specimen Record and Transaction Form and submit the form before your licence renewal date. 

- Buyers without a BC licence: You are allowed to purchase a preserved native animal from us, as long as you comply and register to the Protected Animal Specimens Code of Practice 2023 after purchasing. This registration is completely free! Click here to register to the code.

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- Certain bird species are exempted; this means that the Buyer does NOT need a BC Licence or to register with the Code after purchasing. If a bird advertised for sale is exempted, there will be a clear indication explaining so. 

BUYERS  NOT  in  NSW:

- Under the BC Licence, we are eligible to sell and export a native specimen to a buyer located in another state. However, depending on the laws and regulations in the other state, that may or may not be possible. 

- For all purchases outside of NSW, you will be charged an additional $30 for the Import/Export Licence Fee for native specimens.

  Please see further details here: Licences to Transport Native Animals Interstate

   *Please note that Import/Export Licences may take up to 28 days to be assessed and processed. We cannot ship the native specimen to you until both permits (ours and yours) have been reviewed and accepted. 

- If the buyer is unsure whether they can purchase a preserved native animal from NSW, please get in contact with your state's licencing department to verify.​

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- As most states require a permit or licence to import/export native animal products, buyers must obtain the necessary import permit from their state before proceeding with the purchase.

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ACT:

- Buyer requires a licence for native or non-exempted specimens "A licence is required to keep any native or non-exempt animal or the parts of such an animal. This includes taking, keeping, selling or importing animal parts for taxidermy, and using animal parts for art or craft purposes."

- IMPORTING: Buyer requires a licence for importing a non-exempted specimen

   Read more information on licensing and importing here: Australian Capital Territory

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NT:

"All native wildlife in the Northern Territory (NT) is protected. You need a permit to keep protected or prohibited wildlife in captivity in the NT.

Prohibited wildlife includes any Australian native animal that is not indigenous to the NT, such as a wombat.

This also includes plants and animals as well as deceased animals and parts of an individual such as skulls and seeds. There are some exemptions."​​

​- Buyer requires a licence to keep protected or prohibited wildlife in captivity 

- IMPORTING: Buyer requires a licence for importing prohibited or protected wildlife 

   Read more information on licensing and importing here: Northern Territory

QLD:

- Buyer requires a licence to keep least-concern or protected native animal specimens. Please refer to licence laws and regulations for species-specific information

- IMPORTING:  Buyer requires a movement advice or permit for importing native wildlife products

   Read more information on licensing and importing here: Queensland - Moving Wildlife

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SA:

- Buyer requires a permit to collect and keep protected animals. Please refer to licence laws and regulations for species-specific information. 

- IMPORTING: Buyer requires a permit to import protected native wildlife products

   Read more information on licensing, permits and importation here: South Australia

TAS:

- Buyer requires a permit to possess protected wildlife products

- IMPORTING: Buyer may need a permit to import some protected native wildlife products

   Read more information on licensing, permits and importation here: Tasmania

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VIC:

- Buyer requires a licence to possess protected wildlife products

- IMPORTING: Buyer may need a permit to import some protected native wildlife products

   Read more information on licensing, permits and importation here: Victoria

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WA:

- Buyer requires a licence to possess protected wildlife products

- IMPORTING: Buyer requires a permit to import native wildlife products

   Read more information on licensing, permits and importation here: Western Australia

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​How To BUY from US

At the moment, Imperfected Roadkill doesn’t have an online shop — but you can still purchase pieces directly.

All available works are posted on our Shop, Facebook and Instagram pages, along with photos and details of each specimen. If you see something you’d like to purchase, simply send us a direct message or get in touch through our Contact page.

Each specimen comes with an information label, and protected species include our Taxidermist Licence number as required by law. Please note that these tags must remain attached.

We currently accept payments via Bank Transfers (PayID, Osko, Electronic Funds Transfer)

We currently offer shipping within Australia, with each piece carefully packaged for safe delivery. Prices vary depending on the piece and will be listed in the description of each listing. 

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When you purchase a native animal specimen from us, please expect to wait a maximum of 20-28 business days to allow for the importing/exporting permits to be reviewed from both parties. ​They are usually quick to review and may generally take a couple of days, but sometimes that may not be the case.

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​Please note that by law we are required to store the details and some of your personal information when making a purchase with us. You will also be required to store our information when you purchase a protected animal specimen. These details will be provided to the department for information and compliance purposes, including randomly checking compliance.

Imperfected Roadkill was founded in April 2025 by Sage Sharman, a licenced taxidermist based in NSW, Australia.