Wudimals® Hyena

$14.50

As all animals are hand carved and hand painted, they are each unique. This is part of the beauty and value of Wudimals®. There will always be very slight variations in fine details, so no one else in the world has exactly the same animal as you!
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Suitable from age 3+

SKU: 40486

Description

The hyena is Africa’s most common large carnivore and can weigh up to from 35 to 80 kg. There are three hyena species — spotted, brown, and striped. Spotted hyenas are the largest of the three. They can live up to 20 years in the wild. They are fairly large in build and have relatively short torsos with lower hindquarters, and sloping backs. They have excellent night-time vision and hearing. They live in Africa on savannahs, grasslands, woodlands, sub deserts and mountains up to 4000 m in height. Also certain species are in the Middle East and Israel.

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Technical Details

8.5 x 3 x 8cm*, 27g*, SALES UNIT: 1 PC, EAN: 0701575404865, HSN: 9503004910, HST(USA): 9503.00.00.13, ORIGIN: CHINA, Made of wood, *approximate

Conservation Status

Striped Hyena: Near Threatened

Care & Maintenance

Wipe clean with a damp cloth. Do not submerge in water. Do not leave outside. Do not leave on or near a heat source such as a radiator.

Independent Review

These are the views of the independent Good Toy Guide experts on the play value of our animals: "These wooden collectible animal figures are fantastic for open-ended and imaginative play, which is the superfood of a healthy play diet. This is because it provides so many opportunities for children to build social skills, make sense of the world around them and develop language. As they play together and form a story, children have to negotiate roles, listen to others, use creativity and practice speech to communicate what is happening. The animals also feature beautiful detailing including ridges and curves which makes them very tactile and calming to touch. They proved very sturdy too, standing up to vigorous and messy play. It would be lovely to build up a collection of the figures over time to play with, that could then be handed down between family or friends."

Play Value

Wudimals are the perfect realistic wooden animal toy to encourage creativity and imagination. They help to build fine-motor and hand-eye coordination skills and can help to develop children's language skills through story-telling and conversations. Children can learn about the natural world around them as well as farther afield and discover the uniqueness and beauty of the natural world as well as the need for its preservation. As all animals are hand carved and hand painted, they are each unique. This is part of the beauty and value of Wudimals®. There will always be very slight variations in fine details, so no one else in the world has exactly the same animal as you!