Hansa Marmot Plush, 6"

Animal Facts: Family Sciuridae Found In Europe North America and Asia characterized by a blunt snout short ears a short bushy tail and short legs. Cry of the marmot is a shrill whistle. Lives in burrows and hibernate during the winter It has a large robust body 45-55cm long Tail is about 15- 20cm. Feeds on vegetation sometimes destructive to cultivated crops. Details: Length: Width: Height: Position: Standing Upright Age Group: The Recommended age for Hansa animals is 3 and up to comply with ASTM93 safety standards. Portraits in Nature is a hand-crafted collection of realistic plush animals. Artists working in a socially responsible and environmentally responsible studio create each Hansa animal from portraits of the creature in its natural habitat. The Hansa Story Artisan hand sew the animals "inside out" an old world tradition that results in the mininization of seams and their bodies are carefully "sculpted" to create "musculature" and "features" like movement in a walking or sitting position that are unique to each creature. On average there are 42 separate pieces required to make each animal that must be combined by a team of truly creative artists to create the distinctly realistic features that characterize HANSA animals. (Some animals have as many as 240 different parts!) Each animal is individually hand sewn to give it a unique "personality" there are more than 860 different fabrics and man-made furs from which the "coat" and "hides" are made along with over 6000 sets of different eyes whiskers claws noses and related accessories allocated for creating these wonderful plush animals. Stuffing emphasizes careful attention to the placement of the highest quality man-made materials. When you hold these wonderfully "life-like" animals you will see and feel HAN