Famed taxidermist Carl Akeley captured specimens of elephants, gorillas, and more, to place in habitat dioramas — many of which are today included in the Akeley Hall of African Mammals at the American Museum of Natural History. But along the way, he also took beautiful photos of the plants, landscapes, and people he encountered. In this slideshow, author Jay Kirk ("Kingdom Under Glass") talks about Akeley’s photography and taxidermy, and his mission to put the wild under glass.