Longhorn Bull

Check out our realistic Longhorn Bull.

Texas Longhorns weigh between 40 and 70 pounds at birth and grow to as much as 2,250 pounds when mature. Their signature horns grow quickly during the first four years; they can measure over 5 feet tip to tip. The Texas Longhorn is one of the few breeds of cattle to develop without the deliberate aid of man. Cattle are not native to this country. They were imported from Spain and other European countries by Spanish explorers and American settlers. A number of these cattle were either turned loose to fend for themselves or escaped captivity. They eventually became completely wild, with only the hardiest animals surviving and increasing the population. The Texas Longhorn resulted from crossbreeding amongst these wild cattle and between wild and domestic cattle. The Texas Longhorn is the official mascot of the University of Texas football team located in Austin, Texas.

Add this plastic Texas Longhorn bull to your collection or give it as a gift. It's made of sturdy plastic by Safari, Ltd., one of the best names in plastic animals. Its realism and details give it its "museum-quality" status and makes it excellent for many uses, including collections, dioramas, school projects, and Christmas displays, as well as being an interesting toy. FOR ALL YOU TEXAS LONGHORN FOOTBALL FANS: although this is not an official replica of the mascot, it would be a great addition to your collection. The tail, legs and horns are somewhat flexible, although they are not posable. The word "TEXAS LONGHORN BULL" is cast on the belly.

This blog is sponsored by Tapir and Friends Animal Store.

Honeybee

Buzzzzzzzz!  Check out our Honeybee.

This engaging, realistic-looking plastic honeybee is made of hard, flexible plastic and is hollow. It is 2 3/4 inches long and is a 2 3/4 inches from leg to leg. Our honeybee is light yellow, orange, and black in color with detailed thick transparent detailed wings. Our honeybee replica promises neither to fly away nor sting. It works well for a shoe box diorama or other school projects. It also makes for an interesting party favor or for a gag. Check out our other honeybee toys and gifts.

About Honeybees

Bees are insects, having six legs, a head, thorax and abdomen. Honey bees can be found worldwide. They live in hollw trees as well as in hives kept by beekeepers. The social behavior of these bees is very complex. The colony is made up of the queen bee, drone bees, and worker bees. The lifespan of the queen bee is usually two to three years. Worker bees are sterile female bees who collect, produce, and distribute honey, and also maintain the hive. These bees have pollen buckets on their hind legs as well as pollen scrapers to make their job easier. Worker bees are able to sting, but they die shortly afterwards. Honey bees help to pollinate flowers and crops and produce honey. Of the approximately 20,000 species of bee, fewer than 20 are considered true honey bees. These are classified in the genus Apis. "The first Apis bees appear in the fossil record at the Eocene-Oligocene boundary, in European deposits dating about 35 million years ago" according to Wikipedia. This does not mean that honey bees originated in Europe, but only that they were there at that time.

This blog is sponsored by Tapir and Friends Animal Store.

Stuffed Mosquito

Check out our stuffed mosquito, he won't bite!

This engaging, realistic-looking stuffed mosquito is soft and floppy. The wings are securely sewn onto the back and are made of a shimmery fabric which reflects the light in rainbow colors. The legs are long and gangly and are made of soft plush fabric allowing for a myriad of postions. The feet have soft plastic tips. Check out our other mosquito toys and gifts.

The word "mosquito" means "small fly" in Spanish (the word for "fly" is "mosca"). Mosquitoes (the plural can be spelled "mosquitos" or "mosquitoes") are any of a number of two-winged insects of the family Culicidae. The females suck the blood of mammals (inlcuding humans) and some mosquitoes transmit yellow fever and malaria.Usually, the "bite" results only in a small bump that becomes red and itchy for a few days. Mosquitoes feed on nectar, and neither the males nor the females need blood to survive. The blood provides protein for the development and laying of eggs. This is why only the females seek blood. The "bite" is not actually a bite. The mosquito injects a tiny feeding tube into the skin of the animal or human in order to withdraw blood. Mosquitos are believed to have evolved in the Jurassic Period (the age of large dinosaurs), but the first known fossils are from the Cretaceous Period (the last of the dinosaurs and an age when many new species began to proliferate), between 144 and 65 million years ago. There are currently about 3,500 species of mosquito worldwide. Some of their past ancestors were about three times the size of the mosquitos that live in the world today. Mosquitos usually shelter in shaded areas during the day and feed at dawn and dusk. They can also be active at night, and sometimes fly up to about 5 miles in a night.

This blog is sponsored by Tapir and Friends Animal Store.

Clam

Check out our great plastic clam.

Our beautifully detailed toy clam replica is made of hard plastic and measures 1 1/4 inches tall. This plastic shellfish clam replica is great for school projects, toys, novelties, animal collections, party favors and more. Our plastic clam is for decoration or play only. It does not float, and should NOT be put in your aquarium. However, you can make a wonderful sea-life or aquarium shoebox diorama using this and other aquatic creatures and mammals, sharks, fish, sea turtles, birds, and decor from our gift shop. Best of all, there is no mess, no feeding, and no tank cleaning :) Be sure to look over our other miscellaneous aquatic toys and gifts.

This blog is sponsored by Tapir and Friends Animal Store.

Emperor Penguin Chick

Our Emperor Penguin Chick would make a great addition to your collection. 

Emperor penguins are the largest of all the penguin species. A large one can reach about 90 pounds and stand almost 4 feet tall. They live in the Antarctic.

Our baby emperor penguin toy animal is made of solid plastic and measures 2 inches tall. Although "Rockhopper Penguin" is molded into the underside, comparisons with online photos confirm that this is an emperor penguin chick. This plastic animal toy is great for school projects, toys, novelties, animal collections, party favors and more. Our plastic bird is for decoration or play only. You can make an incredible Antarctica shoebox diorama using this and other plastic creatures from our gift shop. Best of all, there is no mess, no feeding, and no tank or cage cleaning :) Come see our wonderful assortment of penguin toys and gifts.

This blog is sponsored by Tapir and Friends Animal Store.

Cockroach

Check out our slightly disgusting cockroach!

This engaging, realistic-looking plastic hissing cockroach is made of hard, flexible plastic. It is 3 inches long and 1 3/4 inches across from leg tip to leg tip. Our cockroach comes from Madagascar and is large with orange and black stripes. Our hissing cockroach replica is a little disgusting, but promises not to bite. It works well for a shoe box diorama or other school projects. It also makes for an interesting party favor or for a gag. Check out our other cockroach toys and gifts. Just to clarify, our toy cockroach does not make any noise - that's the species name of the real cockroach.

About Cockroaches

Hissing cockroaches are of the genus (Gromphadorhina portentosa) are found in Madagascar and are among the largrest cockroaches in the world.They are wingless and are often 2-3 inches long. They live in rotting logs and feed on rotting material and last for about five years. It gets its name by forcing air through its breathing pores in its abdomen, whereas other insects make sound by rubbing legs together.

This blog is sponsored by Tapir and Friends Animal Store.

Holstein Calf

Our holstein calf is a cutie!

This realistic-looking plastic Holstein calf is made of hard plastic and is constructed with attention to detail. It is 2 3/4 inches long and 2 inches tall. This Holstein calf makes a nice pet, a gift, fits into a cow collection, or is useful for a diorama depicting the dairy industry or a scenic pasture. You might even use this plastic calf as part of a Christmas manger scene. Check out our other cow toys and gifts.

About Holstein Cows

The Holstein cow is a popular dairy cow which originated in what is today Holland. The Dutch breeders bred and oversaw the development of the breed with the aim of obtaining animals which would make best use of grass. The result was an efficient, high-producing black-and-white dairy cow. It is black and white due to artificial selection by the breeders. It is the most common dairy cow in America.

This blog is sponsored by Tapir and Friends Animal Store.

Soft Play Thorny Devil

Isn't our Soft Play Thorny Devil awesome?

This engaging, realistic-looking soft play latex thorny devil replica is made of foam inside with a natural latex rubber exterior. It is 19 inches from nose to tail, and IT FLOATS! This replica is soft and squishy and but returns to its original shape after you squeeze it. You can even bounce it on the floor! It is neither sharp nor poking. These latex rubber "soft play" squeezable floating animals are SO much fun! You can use them in the tub or pool, or play with them as a toy on a dry surface. They are so realistic that they are educational, too, as they teach youngsters about living animals. Because this thorny devil toy is so amazingly realistic, it serves as a great example for a science project, a gag gift, or serves as a collectible. Check out our other lizard toys and gifts and our growing collection of soft play toy and replica animals.

 

About Thorny Devils or Thorny Dragons

The thorny devil or thorny dragon (Moloch horridus) is an Australian desert animal. It grows up to 8 inches long and can live to the age of 20 years. Thorny devils have large external spines which discourage predators. This strange desert animal has a false head. It dips its real head between its legs and only a head-like protrusion on its back shows. It has an amazing ability to camoflauge. It is brown and tan with spots, making it almost indistinguishable from the desert floor. It eats ants and can stuff itself with well over a thousand in a day. It drinks water in the inhospitable desert from dew which it collects at night.

This blog is sponsored by Tapir and Friends Animal Store.

Soft Play Giant Panda

Our Soft Play Giant Panda floats!

This realistic-looking latex-coated soft play giant panda is a terrific replica. It is 8 1/2 inches long. It is also 4 1/2 inches tall. Our panda replica has a soft plastic "skin" and a squishy inner body possibly made of foam. It is an excellent toy for children because it is light weight and durable, and it's not likely to damage anything by its impact if a child throws it. It serves as an educational toy for a science project or as a gag or unusual gift. Check out our other panda toys and gifts.

About Pandas

The Giant Panda (Ailuropoda melanoleuca) is found in cental and southwestern China. It is a member of the bear family and in the order of carnivores,(which implies meat-eating) although, in its natural state, it eats exclusively bamboo shoots. The giant panda has been impacted heavily by encroaching civilization and is considered an endangered species with probably no more than 1500 individuals living in the wild with about 250 animals living in captivity. It is a docile animal and is not known to attack humans. It is slowly replacing the dragon as China's national symbol.

This blog is sponsored by Tapir and Friends Animal Store.

Helmeted Iguana

Check out our plastic helmeted iguana.

This carnivorous tree dweller is a native of the tropical rainforest of southern Mexico, Central America and northeastern Colombia. They grow to 14 inches long with the tail up to twice as long as the snout-vent. Their color varies from gray and olive to browns, with darker and lighter markings.

Our helmeted iguana (Corytophanes cristatus) is made of hard plastic and measures 3 1/2 inches from nose to tail. Although the legs and tail are somewhat flexible, it is not posable. Its name is moulded into the underside. This plastic iguana is great for school projects, toys, novelties, animal collections, party favors and more. You can make a wonderful rainforest diorama using this and other plastic creatures from our gift shop. Best of all, there is no mess, no feeding, and no tank or cage cleaning :)

This blog is sponsored by Tapir and Friends Animal Store.

Stuffed Kiwi

Isn't our stuffed kiwi adorable?

We think this stuffed kiwi is exceptional. It is so lifelike and compelling, you almost won't believe it's a stuffed toy and not the real thing. Although it's made of synthetic materials, it looks real. The designer of this remarkable line of stuffed animals takes pride in the European heritage of his realistic animal design. Each piece is hand-cut and stitched. The bird even has delicate filament whiskers around its face.

This is not your ordinary stuffed animal. Our kiwi has the charm and quality you'll want to keep for a lifetime. It's the kind of toy your child will remember for years to come. It's the kind of "pet" a young child will wan to name and create his or her own stories about.

The literature says, "The magical kingdom of Hansa plush was originally created for the most exclusive European clientele. Europeans have treasured these lifelike heirloom creatures for over twenty years. . . . Each Hansa piece is a handcrafted masterpiece, lovingly designed from portraits of real animals. The 'skin' for each of these marvelous beasts is hand-cut and trimmed, never stamped out by machine. The fabric for spotted and striped animals is custom designed and specially manufactured in small lots to Hansa's exacting specifications."

The kiwi bird is the national icon of New Zealand, to which it is endemic (found nowhere else in the world). Five species have now been identified with DNA studies.

As time permits, we will be adding more of this unique line to our gift shop. If you're looking for an animal and don't find it on our site, please write to us. To find our other Hansa stuffed animals, or see a list of our entire inventory of stuffed animals, beanies and puppets, check out our Stuffed Animals Page.

This blog is sponsored by Tapir and Friends Animal Store.

Gray goose

Check out our plastic gray goose.

Plastic Goose: This is one of our series of lively and lifelike plastic animals, or in this case, plastic birds. Its realistic shape and details will be enjoyed as part of a school project, diorama plastic animal collection, as a party favor, or gift.

Our plastic gray goose measures 2 inches from beak to tail.

This blog is sponsored by Tapir and Friends Animal Store.

Plastic fantail goldfish in assorted colors

Our fantail goldfish is available in assorted colors. 

Each fantail goldfish toy animal is made of solid translucent plastic in one of six beautiful colors: orange, purple, blue, green, lime, and pink. Each fish measures 2 inches from nose to tailfins and has flexible fins and tail. This plastic fish toy is great for school projects, toys, novelties, animal collections, party favors and more. Our plastic fantail is for decoration or play only. It does not float, and should NOT be put in your aquarium. However, you can make a wonderful aquarium shoebox diorama using this and other plastic fish from our gift shop. Best of all, there is no mess, no feeding, and no tank cleaning :) Check out our terrific selection of plastic fish.

This blog is sponsored by Tapir and Friends Animal Store.

Lion

Roar!  Check out our fierce lion.

This beautifully detailed lion is almost 6 1/2 inches from the tip of its nose to the end of its tail. The body and mane have a fur-like pattern. It's made of sturdy plastic and is very durable. This plastic big cat is great for school projects, toys, novelties, animal collections, party favors and more. Our plastic lion is for decoration or play only. You can make an interesting African shoebox diorama using this and other plastic creatures from our gift shop.

This blog is sponsored by Tapir and Friends Animal Store.

Prairie Dog

Isn't this prairie dog cute?

Our prairie dog most resembles the Mexican prairie dog (Cynomys mexicanus) due to its light-yellow belly. It is a typical desert animal, hiding in the burrow during the day and coming out in the evening and night to feed on grasses and seeds. The prairie dog is closely related to squirrels and chipmunks. It lives in sophisticated social colonies and has a well developed language of yips and yelps. It runs surprisingly fast, up to speeds of 30 miles per hour, to avoid predators such as bobcats and hawks. The prairie dog is considered an agricultural pest and has been exterminated from much of its former habitat.

This blog is sponsored by Tapir and Friends Animal Store.

Hermit Crab

Check out our plastic hermit crab.

This plastic hermit crab is one of our series of lively and lifelike plastic animals. Its realistic shape and details will be enjoyed as part of a school project, diorama, plastic animal collection, as a party favor, or gift. Not shown is the underside of the crab, which is bright blue and white. Come see our wonderful assortment of crab toys and gifts.

This blog is sponsored by Tapir and Friends Animal Store.

Stuffed Chinchilla

Isn't our stuffed chinchilla the cutest?

This engaging, realistic-looking stuffed chinchilla is soft and cuddly. The chinchilla replica is sewn with soft plush mottled synthetic fur and is sturdy enough to stand on its feet and rump. It reflects the total quality of stuffed animal toys made by Hansa. The head is accentuated with large realistic looking eyes, a light muzzle with fine whiskers and large fur-lined pink ears. This plush chinchilla is about 11 inches long, including its beautifuly curled, gray tail. Our stuffed chinchilla has a kindly expression and promises not to bite. This chinchilla makes a wonderful gift for chinchilla pet lovers and nicely complements any stuffed animal collection. Check out our other chinchilla toys and gifts.

Our Chinchilla (Chinchilla lanigera) is the common long-tailed chinchilla. It is the size of a small rabbit, crepuscular, and is found in the Andes of South America. Its name, chinchilla, comes from the name of a tribe of Andean people, the Chincha, who adorned themselves with furs from this rodent. In their native habitat, chinchillas live in burrows or crevices in rocks. They are agile jumpers and can leap up to five feet. Predators in the wild include hawks, skunks, felines, and canines. Chinchillas have a variety of defense tactics including spraying urine and releasing fur if bitten. In the wild, chinchillas have been observed eating plants, fruits, seeds, and small insects. Chinchillas were brought to the United States in the 1920s and were domesticated and sold in pet stores. There are several chinchilla owner pet clubs and lots of information on how to care for a domesticated pet chinchilla. The native Chilean chinchillas have been hunted for human apparel since the early 1900s. Around 1900, an estimated 500,000 chinchilla skins were exported annually from Chile. Chinchilla pelt is considered by some to be the most valuable pelt in the world, and coats have sold as much as $100,000. This scale of hunting seriously depleted the number of wild chinchillas, and the international trade in wild chinchillas or their skins is now restricted by the Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species (CITES).

This blog is sponsored by Tapir and Friends Animal Store.

Stuffed Red Squirrel with Acorn

Our Stuffed Red Squirrel with Acorn is back in stock!

Our stuffed red squirrel with acorn has a removable "Press Here" tag so you can hear the recorded voice of a real red squirrel. The squirrel was designed as part of the popular Audubon Birds Series by Wild Republic. It is 5 1/2 inches tall and has a soft bushy tail . As with all of Wild Republic's toys, this red squirrel meets the most stringent current standards of safety for children's toys. All parts are non-toxic and surface washable. Check out our other squirrel toys and gifts.

About Red Squirrels

The hang-tag shows the red squirrel's large area of permanent residence from Alaska through eastern Canada and the U.S., and from Eastern Washington and Oregon south into Arizona and New Mexico. The hang-tag also tell us: "Squirrels are very common mammals that love forested areas containing a vaiety of live trees. They prefer to make their dens in hollow trees,but will also build nests from twigs and leaves. They love playing tag with each other, leaping from one tree to another. Most squirrels have a bushy tail that they use as a shield when fighting, a blanket in the cold and even an umbrella in the rain. Along with nuts and acorns,squirrels commonly eat grapes, grasses, and insects.

This blog is sponsored by Tapir and Friends Animal Store.

Alligator

Our plastic alligator is a favorite!

This engaging, realistic-looking plastic alligator miniature is made of somewhat flexible plastic. This replica has a detailed face and body and is painted two shades of green. It has a yellow belly, a red mouth and lots of teeth. It sqeaks when you press its back. This plastic alligator makes for a nice pet, fits into a shoebox diorama, or serves as a great collectible. Check out our other alligator toys and gifts.

About Alligators

An Alligator is a crocodilian in the genus Alligator. The name alligator comes from Spanish el lagarto (the lizard), the name by which early Spanish explorers and settlers in Florida called the alligator. There are two living alligator species: the American alligator (Alligator mississippiensis) and the Chinese alligator. It is an ancient animal and has survived for 200 million years. An average adult American alligator's weight and length is 800 pounds and 13 feet long. According to the Everglades National Park website, the largest alligator ever recorded in Florida was 17 feet 5 inches The Chinese alligator is smaller, rarely exceeding 7 feet in length. Alligators have an average of 75 teeth.

This blog is sponsored by Tapir and Friends Animal Store.

Koala with baby

Check out this adorable koala bear with baby.

Our koala toy animal is made of solid plastic and measures 1 1/2 inches long and 1 1/2 inches tall. It has a baby on its back. This educational plastic animal toy is great for school projects, toys, novelties, animal collections, party favors and more. Our plastic marsupial is for decoration or play only. You can make a marvelous Australian animals shoebox diorama using this and other plastic creatures from our gift shop.

About Koalas

The koala (Phascolarctos cinereus) is not a bear, but a marsupial, found only in Australia. It lives exclusively in trees and is a herbivore. It looks a little like a wombat, but is a tree dweller. It has long sharp claws adapted for climbing and weighs 11 to 30 lbs. A baby koala is referred to as a joey and is hairless, blind, and earless. At birth the joey, only a quarter of an inch long, crawls into the downward-facing pouch on the mother's bellywhich is closed by a drawstring-like muscle that the mother can tighten at will) and attaches itself to one of the two teats.

This blog is sponsored by Tapir and Friends Animal Store.