Description

This Snow Leopard from Hansatoy is one of the most beautiful of their creations

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.

Take care of nature.

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

Find out more here.

Watch video with Hansatoy plush animals from our booth

Hansatoy USA

Facts about the snow leopard in the real world:

The snow leopard – the shy spirit of the mountains

The snow leopard(Panthera uncia), also known as the “ghost of the mountains”, is one of the world’s most shy and fascinating predators. This majestic cat lives in some of the most rugged and impassable mountainous regions of Central Asia, including the Himalayas, Pamir, Tian Shan and Altai Mountains. The snow leopard is famous for its beautiful, thick fur, powerful build and ability to survive in extreme cold and inaccessible terrain.

The snow leopard has a grayish or smoky coat with dark rosettes and spots, giving it excellent camouflage in the rocky and snowy environments it inhabits. The coat is both long and dense, acting as insulation against the cold. The tail is exceptionally long and bushy – up to one meter – and is used both for balance when jumping over rocks and ravines and as a “blanket” to wrap around itself when resting in the cold.

The species is medium-sized compared to other big cats. An adult snow leopard typically weighs between 25 and 55 kilograms, but in rare cases can weigh up to 75 kilograms. It has short front legs and longer hind legs, giving it phenomenal jumping power – the snow leopard can jump up to 15 meters in one set.

The snow leopard is a loner and most active at dawn and dusk (crepuscular). It feeds on prey such as blue sheep, ibex (wild goat), marmots and smaller mammals. It is an efficient hunter and likes to attack from concealment, using its camouflage and the contours of the terrain to get close to its prey.

Despite its physical strength and survival skills, the snow leopard is endangered. There are estimated to be fewer than 7,000 individuals left in the wild and the species is classified as “vulnerable” on the IUCN Red List. The main threats to the snow leopard are habitat loss due to human activity, poaching and conflicts with herders trying to protect their livestock. Climate change also plays a role as it can alter the ecosystems where the snow leopard roams.

Several organizations are working to protect the snow leopard through projects that combine nature conservation with the interests of the local population. One example is the establishment of “predator-friendly” livestock farms, where herders are financially compensated if their animals are taken by a snow leopard. In addition, efforts are being made to improve anti-poaching legislation and increase education and awareness of the snow leopard’s role in the ecosystem.

The snow leopard also has a special place in the culture of the areas where it lives. In many Central Asian societies it is seen as a symbol of strength, mystery and courage. It has been portrayed in art, mythology and more recent popular culture, but it remains an animal that few people ever get to see in the wild.

The snow leopard is a symbol of nature’s wild beauty and fragility. Preserving this enigmatic cat is not only important for biodiversity, but also for preserving the rich culture and natural heritage of the world’s mountain regions.