Jumbo: Koala
Jumbo: Koala

DESCRIPTION

  • A baby Koala is called a Joey and is born blind and earless
  • Koala Joeys climb into their mother’s pouch straight after birth and live there for around 6 months
  • Koalas are big eaters, they can eat up to 1kg of eucalyptus leaves a day!
  • Koalas get their name from the Aboriginal term ‘no drink’. Koalas get almost all their moisture from the leaves they eat so they rarely drink water
  • Koalas can sleep for up to 18 hours a day!

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
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Jumbo: Badger
Jumbo: Badger

DESCRIPTION

  • A male Badger is called a boar and the female is called a sow
  • A group of Badgers is called a clan, colony, or cete
  • Badgers love to dig! Their stocky bodies and short legs are perfect for digging burrows to live in
  • Badgers live for around 10 – 12 years in the wild
  • Badgers have poor vision but a strong sense of smell and hearing

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
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Jumbo: Unicorn
Jumbo: 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
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Jumbo: Ruvara Zebra (Mbizi)
Jumbo: Ruvara Zebra (Mbizi)

DESCRIPTION

  • Zebras are white with black stripes, not black with white stripes!
  • Zebras can’t see the colour orange
  • A group of Zebras is called a crossing, a dazzle, a herd, a harem or a zeal!
  • The stripes of a Zebra are as individual as a fingerprint
  • The fastest recorded speed for a Zebra is 112 kmph!
  • Ruvara means colour in Shona – the main language spoken in Zimbabwe

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
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Jumbo: Crocodile (Garwe)
Jumbo: 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
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Jumbo: Hippo (Mvuu)
Jumbo: 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
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Jumbo: Polar Bear
Jumbo: Polar Bear

DESCRIPTION

  • A Polar Bear’s skin is actually black!
  • Polar Bears can swim at up to 10kmph
  • Male Polar Bears can weigh up to 800kg – as much as 10 men
  • Polar Bears can swim constantly for days at a time
  • A group of Polar Bears is called a celebration, an aurora or a pack
  • Polar Bears are the largest carnivore on land

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
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Jumbo: Wild Dog (Mhuhmi)
Jumbo: 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
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Jumbo: Ruvara Giraffe (Twiza)
Jumbo: Ruvara Giraffe (Twiza)

DESCRIPTION

  • Giraffes have the same number of bones in their necks as a human
  • A group of Giraffes is called a Tower
  • Giraffes can grow up to 16 ft (they average 6 ft tall at birth!)
  • Giraffes can run up to 56 kmph
  • Giraffes give birth standing up – their young have to fall over 5 ft!
  • A Giraffe’s tongue can be as long as 53 cm
  • Like human fingerprints, no 2 giraffes have the same pattern of spots
  • Ruvara means colour in Shona – the main language spoken in Zimbabwe

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
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Jumbo: Leopard (Mbada)
Jumbo: 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
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Jumbo: Warthog (Njiri)
Jumbo: 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
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Jumbo: Ruvara Monkey (Shoko)
Jumbo: Ruvara Monkey (Shoko)

DESCRIPTION

  • Monkeys peel their bananas and don’t eat the skin
  • Albert II was the first monkey in space, he landed on the moon on 14th June 1949
  • A group of Monkeys is called a troop, a barrel or a cartload!
  • Monkeys can grasp with both their fingers and their toes
  • Some monkeys can count and understand written numbers
  • To attract a female partner, some species of monkey urinate on their hands and rub it into their fur
  • Ruvara means colour in Shona – the main language spoken in Zimbabwe

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
£20.00 Add to cart