Mama & Baby: 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
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
Mama & Baby: 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
Mama & Baby: Kangaroo
DESCRIPTION
- A group of Kangaroos is called a mob, a troop or a herd
- Kangaroos are great swimmers
- A baby Kangaroo is called a Joey and is about the size of a grape when it is born
- Joeys move into their mothers pouch after birth and they live there for 8 – 11 months
- Kangaroos are unable to more backwards
- Kangaroos can jump more than 9m in a single leap!
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
Mama & Baby: 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!
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
Mama & Baby: 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
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
Mama & Baby: 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
Mama & Baby: Highland Coo
DESCRIPTION
- Highland Coos originate from the Highlands of Scotland
- The Highland Coo is the oldest registered breed of cow in the world
- A group of Highland cattle is called a fold
- Their long fringe is called a ‘dossan’
- Their long horns are used for foraging and digging through the snow for food in the winter
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
Mama & Baby: 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
Mama & Baby: 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
Mama & Baby: Buffalo (Nyati)
DESCRIPTION
- A Buffalo is 4 times stronger than an Ox
- A group of Buffalos is called a gang, herd or obstinacy
- Buffalo herds can have as many as 2,000 members
- Buffalos can live to up to 30 years old
- Buffalos are capable of defending themselves against Lions
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
Mama & Baby: 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
Mama & Baby: Fox
DESCRIPTION
- Foxes are members of the dog family
- A group of Foxes is called a skulk or a leash
- A female Fox is called a vixen and a male Fox is called a dog fox or a tod
- A Fox’s home is called a den
- Foxes can run at up to 70 kmph!
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