Original: Hippo (Mvuu)
DESCRIPTION
- The name Hippopotamus means ‘river horse’
- Hippos give birth in the water
- A group of Hippos is called a herd, pod, dale or bloat
- Hippos can hold their breath for up to 5 minutes
- Hippos can run up to 48 kmph (faster than Usain Bolt!)
PRODUCT DETAILS
- Individually named by the lady who knitted it
- Tagged with the name and photo (unless they are still in prison) of the knitter
- CE tested
- Hand knitted with a mix of acrylic and cotton yarns
- Stuffed with a polyester toy stuffing
- Wash by gentle sponge cleaning
Original: Elephant (Nzou)
DESCRIPTION
- Elephants are the only mammals that can’t jump
- Elephant tusks keep growing all their lives
- An Elephant spends up to 23 hours a day eating!
- Elephants can smell water from 3 miles away
- An Elephant’s skin is up to 2.5 cm thick in places
- A group of Elephants is called a parade
- A male Elephant can weigh up to 6 tons
PRODUCT DETAILS
- Individually named by the lady who knitted it
- Tagged with the name and photo (unless they are still in prison) of the knitter
- CE tested
- Hand knitted with a mix of acrylic and cotton yarns
- Stuffed with a polyester toy stuffing
- Wash by gentle sponge cleaning
Original: Reindeer (Red)
DESCRIPTION
- Both male and female Reindeers grow antlers
- Their noses are specially designed to warm the air before it gets to their lungs
- Some species of Reindeer’s ankles click when they walk – so they can stay together in a blizzard
- No two Reindeer antlers are exactly the same
- Reindeers can run up to 50 miles per hour
PRODUCT DETAILS
- Individually named by the lady who knitted it
- Tagged with the name and photo (unless they are still in prison) of the knitter
- CE tested
- Hand knitted with a mix of acrylic and cotton yarns
- Stuffed with a polyester toy stuffing
- Wash by gentle sponge cleaning
Original: Unicorn
DESCRIPTION
- The unicorn is the national animal of Scotland
- The collective term for a group of unicorns is a blessing
- The royal coat of arms of Scotland features a unicorn and a lion
- Pharmacies in London sold powdered unicorn horn until 1741!
PRODUCT DETAILS
- Individually named by the lady who knitted it
- Tagged with the name and photo (unless they are still in prison) of the knitter
- CE tested
- Hand knitted with a mix of acrylic and cotton yarns
- Stuffed with a polyester toy stuffing
- Wash by gentle sponge cleaning
Original: Pangolin (Haka)
DESCRIPTION
- Pangolins are the world’s most trafficked mammal – they are targeted for their meat and scales which is used in traditional medicine.
- When it is threatened, a pangolin will curl itself into a tight ball that is impenetrable to predators.
- Baby pangolins travel around with their mother by riding on the base of her tail.
- Pangolins don’t have teeth, instead they have long sticky tongues that they use to eat ants and termites out of their mounds.
- A pangolins tongue can be up to 40 cm long when fully extended – this is the longest tongue to body ration of all mammals.
- Pangolins are the only mammals that are covered in scales
- Pangolin scales are made of keratin, like our fingernails, and make up 20% to 30% of their body weight.
PRODUCT DETAILS
- Individually named by the lady who knitted it
- Tagged with the name and photo (unless they are still in prison) of the knitter
- CE tested
- Hand knitted with a mix of acrylic and cotton yarns
- Stuffed with a polyester toy stuffing
- Wash by gentle sponge cleaning
Original: Wild Dog (Mhuhmi)
DESCRIPTION
- The scientific name for the African Wild Dog means ‘Painted Wolf’.
- Wild Dogs have 4 toes on each foot while domestic dogs have 5.
- Wild Dogs can run long distances at speeds of up to 56 kmph.
- No two Wild Dogs have the same markings.
- Wild Dogs can live up to 11 years old in the wild.
- Wild Dogs live and hunt in packs of between 6 and 20 members.
PRODUCT DETAILS
- Individually named by the lady who knitted it
- Tagged with the name and photo (unless they are still in prison) of the knitter
- CE tested
- Hand knitted with a mix of acrylic and cotton yarns
- Stuffed with a polyester toy stuffing
- Wash by gentle sponge cleaning
Original: Leopard (Mbada)
DESCRIPTION
- Leopards are solitary animals
- Leopards are primarily nocturnal, they hunt their prey at night
- Leopards can run up to 58 kmph.
- A group of Leopards is called a leap
- They can jump up to 6m horizontally and 3m vertically
PRODUCT DETAILS
- Individually named by the lady who knitted it
- Tagged with the name and photo (unless they are still in prison) of the knitter
- CE tested
- Hand knitted with a mix of acrylic and cotton yarns
- Stuffed with a polyester toy stuffing
- Wash by gentle sponge cleaning
Original: Crocodile (Garwe)
DESCRIPTION
- Crocodiles can swim at up to 40 kmph
- A group of Crocodiles is called a bask, float or congregation
- Crocodiles have 24 teeth
- Crocodiles swallow stones to aid digestion and to help them dive deeper
- A Crocodiles can stay underwater for 2-3 hours
- Crocodiles can live for up to 80 years
PRODUCT DETAILS
- Individually named by the lady who knitted it
- Tagged with the name and photo (unless they are still in prison) of the knitter
- CE tested
- Hand knitted with a mix of acrylic and cotton yarns
- Stuffed with a polyester toy stuffing
- Wash by gentle sponge cleaning
Original: Warthog (Njiri)
DESCRIPTION
- A Warthog’s warts are primarily used to protect its face during fights
- Warthogs can run up to 48 kmph
- Warthogs are a member of the pig family
- A group of Warthogs is called a sounder
- Warthogs can go for several months without water
PRODUCT DETAILS
- Individually named by the lady who knitted it
- Tagged with the name and photo (unless they are still in prison) of the knitter
- CE tested
- Hand knitted with a mix of acrylic and cotton yarns
- Stuffed with a polyester toy stuffing
- Wash by gentle sponge cleaning