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Bilby (4600)

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Bilbies are native Australian marsupials that are endangered. To raise money and increase awareness of conservation efforts, bilby-shaped chocolates and related merchandise are sold within many stores throughout Australia as an alternative to Easter bunnies.

The first documented use of the Easter Bilby concept was in March 1968 when a 9 year old girl Rose-Marie Dusting, wrote a story, "Billy The Aussie Easter Bilby," which she published as a book 11 years later. The story helped catalyze the public's interest in saving the bilby. In 1991 Nicholas Newland from the 'Foundation for Rabbit-Free Australia' also developed the idea of the Easter Bilby to raise awareness about the environmental damage that feral rabbits cause and to replace the Easter bunny with true native wildlife.

The first Chocolate Easter Bilbies were sold at the Warrawong Sanctuary when it was owned by John Wamsley. The Chocolate Easter Bilby concept has been popularised by the confectioner Darrell Lea, which gives a portion of its profits to the foundation and also fund the Bilby education website 'Easter Bilby'. Other chocolate Bilby manufactures that donate towards Bilby conservation include Pink Lady and Haigh's Chocolates. Cadbury's also produce Chocolate Bilbies, although they do not donate or support any bilby conservation projects.

Australian children's book author and illustrator Irena Sibley produced three Easter Bilby books between 1994 and 2000 including the best selling The Bilbies' First Easter, published by Silver Gum Press in 1994.

In 1993, Australian children's author Jeni Bright wrote the story of "Burra Nimu, the Easter Bilby". It tells how Burra, a shy but brave little bilby, decides to save the land from the rabbits and foxes who are ruining it. Burra and his family and friends gather together for a wonderful time painting Easter eggs to give to the children and ask for their help. But before they can set off on their journey to the children, they must outwit the rabbit army. As well as the story of the Easter Bilby, the not-for-profit website 'Burra Nimu, the Easter Bilby' contains factual information about bilbies and other endangered Australian species. It is illustrated by Australian illustrator Janet Selby. (Wikipedia, http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Easter_Bilby)

Animal Facts:
Full name is Macroft Lagotis. Male size is 29-55cm, Female is smaller than male. Located In Quennsland and in Northern territory, It has a long rabbit ears which are finely furred and has soft blue gray fur and has white fur on its belly. It has a long snout and black and white tail. Bilby eats insects, larvae, seeds, bulbs, fruit and fungi.

Details:

  • Length: 12
  • Width: 8
  • Height: 12
  • Position: Sitting

  • 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 HANSA's emphasis on quality, which is a result of careful attention to design, custom fabric selection, cutting, sewing, stuffing, eye placement, feature creation, framing, air brushing and finishing. Since each animal is hand sewn, there will be slight variations in appearance.

    Specifications

    UPC/EAN: 4806021946008
    Manufacturer Part #: 4600
    Dimensions (LxWxH): 12.00in. x 8.00in. x 11.00in.
    Origin: Philippines

    Reviews (4)

    Reviewer:
    D J Rout
    Rating:
    4/5
    Hansa Toy Store Verified Purchase (What's This?)
    Review:
    A cute and lovable version of the bilby, marred only because it doesn't face you as it's sitting. Nonetheless, a credit to marsupials everywhere.
    Reviewer:
    Leslie
    Rating:
    5/5
    Hansa Toy Store Verified Purchase (What's This?)
    Review:
    I was very excited to find a stuffed bilby - not your usual plush! - and it did not disappoint. The usual Hansa quality is in evidence in every detail. A truly unique addition to my collection.
    Reviewer:
    Vivian Parker
    Rating:
    5/5
    Hansa Toy Store Verified Purchase (What's This?)
    Review:
    I love this guy. I had never seen one before. He is very cuddly and really cute.
    Reviewer:
    Laura Beattie
    Rating:
    5/5
    Hansa Toy Store Verified Purchase (What's This?)
    Review:
    never having seen a real bilby, cant say how realistic this one is but can say its the cutest critter ever - so soft and the perfect size for hugging!

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