Original: 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
Original: 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
Original: 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
Original: Teddy Bear
DESCRIPTION
- Teddy Bears are named after U.S. President Theodore “Teddy” Roosevelt, who once refused to shoot a real bear
- The very first Teddy Bears were made over 120 years ago, around 1902
- There are eight different kinds of bears in the world — including polar bears, panda bears, and brown bears
- Baby bears are called cubs, and they stay close to their mums until they’re big enough to explore
- A bear’s sense of smell is even stronger than a dog’s — they can smell food from miles away!
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: Snow Leopard
DESCRIPTION
- Snow Leopards are more closely related to tigers than leopards
- Adult snow leopards are solitary, but young siblings will cuddle and play
- Snow Leopards can jump up to 9 metres – 6 times their body length!
- Snow Leopards have large paws that work like snowshoes, letting them walk on snow without sinking
- Unlike most big cats, Snow Leopards can’t roar – they mew, growl and puff!
- Snow Leopards have long, thick tails that help them balance on steep slopes and can also be wrapped around their body for warmth
- Snow Leopards are known as the ‘ghosts of the mountains’ because their spotted coats help them camouflage and they are rarely seen
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: Owl (Zizi)
DESCRIPTION
- Owls can turn their heads almost all the way around — up to 270 degrees!
- A group of owls is called a parliament
- Owls have super sharp eyesight and can see in the dark to hunt at night
- Owls can fly almost silently, thanks to special feathers that muffle the sound of their wings
- Baby owls are called owlets, and they stay close to their mums until they’re ready to fly
- There are over 200 types of owls in the world, from tiny owls to huge ones!
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
Finger Puppet: Sheep (Hwai)
DESCRIPTION
- There are over 1 billion sheep in the world
- Sheep have best friends
- A group of sheep is called a herd, flock or mob
- Sheep have a field of vision of 300 degrees, allowing them to see behind themselves without turning their head
- Sheep have an excellent memory
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