Description

Koala … in plush … and how it’s made:

Hansatoy, also known as Hansa Creation, is the world’s largest manufacturer of plush animals in 1:1 scale from sparrows to giant elephants.
The program consists of more than 3000 different animals. (However, we “only” have about 400 animals in stock in Denmark)
Hansa animals look so much like the real ones that you often can’t tell the difference from meters away.

The animals are used both privately, but also extensively by companies and institutions as eye-catchers in exhibitions, at trade fairs, etc.

Companies like Coca Cola, 20th Century Fox and many others use HansaCreation in marketing and film

All animals are handmade, using between 5 and 20 different materials for each animal.

See here how the animals are created

The factory in the Philippines. We visited it in 2010.
It is one of the most modern factories in the country with decent conditions.

Look further down… About the koala in the wild

Take care of nature.
HansaToy / HansaCreation thinks about nature
and uses recycling wherever possible.

Find out more here.

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About the koala bear in the wild

The koala bear, or simply koala, is one of Australia’s most beloved and distinctive animals. Despite its name, the koala is not a bear at all, but a marsupial, related to kangaroos and wombats, among others. The koala lives exclusively in Australia and is mainly found in the eastern states of Queensland, New South Wales, Victoria and South Australia. It is adapted to life in eucalyptus trees where it spends most of its life – sleeping, eating and resting.

Its appearance is easily recognizable: it has a compact body, grey-brown fur, large round ears, a broad nose and sharp claws that make it an excellent climber. It typically grows to 60-85 cm long and weighs between 4 and 15 kg, depending on gender and geographical location – koalas in the south are generally larger and more furry than those in the north.

One of the most fascinating things about the koala is its diet. It feeds almost exclusively on the leaves of eucalyptus trees – a food that is low in nutrients but rich in fiber and toxic substances that most other animals cannot tolerate. The koala’s digestive system is specialized for this diet:

It has an extremely long appendix where bacteria break down the tough leaves and neutralize toxins. Due to the nutrient-poor diet, the koala sleeps up to 18-20 hours a day to conserve energy.

Defending their territories

Koala bears are generally solitary animals and have territories that they defend. They communicate with each other through sounds – especially the males, which during mating season emit deep, growling calls that can be heard from afar. During the breeding season, the female gives birth to one young, called a “joey”.

Like other marsupials, the baby koala is born very early, crawls into its mother’s pouch and stays there for around six months. It then clings to its mother’s back for another six months, slowly getting used to solid food.

Its lifestyle and dependence on eucalyptus forests makes it vulnerable to habitat destruction. Deforestation, urban development and forest fires have threatened koala habitats for many years. In particular, the large wildfires in Australia in 2019-2020 had catastrophic consequences, killing thousands of koalas and destroying many habitats. In addition, diseases such as chlamydia and koala retrovirus are also a threat to the population.

Today, the koala bear is classified as a vulnerable species and is protected under Australian law. Conservation projects, habitat restoration and rehabilitation of sick and injured koalas are being intensively pursued. The public has also shown great interest and support, and the koala has become a symbol of the need to protect Australia’s unique wildlife.

Despite the challenges, the koala continues to fascinate and delight people around the world. With its calm demeanor, charming appearance and strong connection to nature, it is an important symbol for Australia – and a reminder of the importance of caring for both animals and their habitats.