Archive for November, 2009

Stuffed Animals and Taxidermy

Author: LuvMyStuffedAnimals
November 20, 2009

plush-animalsSurprisingly enough, the history of stuffed animals is inextricably tied to that of taxidermy. Hunters have long been fond of celebrating and preserving their greatest kills in the form of a hunting trophy. Over the years, hunters and outside specialists developed the skills necessary to keep those trophies for posterity. This often involved gutting the animals and stuffing them with materials.

Plush animals toys came about some time later, when children began demonstrating an attachment to the lifelike hunting trophies. In time, toy makers stopped using real animal hides and pelts for stuffed animals, eventually switching to cotton and other similar materials. The animals were made to look even cuter and more kid-friendly as time passed.

Discovering the Wild World of Animal Life

Author: LuvMyStuffedAnimals
November 5, 2009

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Ecosystems make for a fascinating study, and few things are more enthralling to a child than the animal kingdom. Whether their interest is piqued by a Disney movie or a tidbit of information they picked up in science class, most children go through a phase where they have a favorite animal. Before your kid’s next birthday rolls around, it might be advantageous to ask a few exploratory questions about animals that interest him or her.

Remember that giving a child a stuffed animal like a plush tiger, can actually suit multiple purposes. First and most obviously you’ve offered the kid a source of comfort and companionship. In addition, your gift might get the child even more interested in learning about that particular animal. Anything that inspires a child to pick up a book has to be considered a blessing in this day and age.