Handcrafted 12 Inch Lifelike Ermine Stuffed Animal by Hansa

Also known as the Short-Tailed Weasel, the Ermine is an adorable little creature who has been bestowed with the magical power to change color, although the Handcrafted 12 Inch Lifelike Ermine Stuffed Animal by Hansa will always stay white. Abundant in Alaska as well as other temperate regions, these little animals can switch from white to reddish brown depending on the season. Hand made from a luxurious white faux fur, this plush Ermine has been sewn inside out to reduce seams, giving her a much smoother coat, and then filled with a soft poly fiber that has been molded to achieve an accurate ermine shape. With an internal support to help her maintain her curious stance, the Handcrafted 12 Inch Lifelike Ermine Stuffed Animal by Hansa is sitting upright as though looking for something on the horizon, lending a playful air to an already adorable animal. With bright, black eyes and the sweetest black nose, this stuffed Ermine also boasts a black-tipped tail, and large paws that help her wild family to dig special hidey-holes in which to stash their food. Finished with a special airbrushing technique to achieve realistic markings and shading, the Handcrafted 12 Inch Lifelike Ermine Stuffed Animal by Hansa will arrive with a hang tag containing lots of interesting info on these cute little critters.

Hansa stuffed animals are as lifelike as stuffed animals can be because each animal is carefully designed using significant research and actual portraits of the animal in its natural habitat. Hansa’s goal in being so exact in the creation of their stuffed animals is to educate children and adults about the animals’ lives and to help increase the understanding and appreciation of these amazing creatures and of our co-existence with them.Each stuffed animal is hand sewn using an old world ‘inside-out’ method to minimize the visibility of the seams. Each stuffed animal’s face is hand-finished and airbrushed to give it a truly unique appearance and the body is also carefully sculpted to create realistic features.These true-to-life stuffed animals look great in dens, offices, and display cases and also make excellent playmates. Every piece comes with an educational tag describing, in detail, the animal’s habitat, lifestyle, gestation period, care of young and eating habits.All Hansa stuffed animals meet or exceed all U.S. and European safety standards and are recommended for ages three and up. We suggest gentle surface washing for Hansa stuffed animals.