That's right! Our smaller coatimundi will be available again in November, 2007. We recommend ordering now, as these very popular Hansa hand-made animals are always in demand. If you are a collector of Hansa toy animals, you know what we mean. These very special stuffed animals are imported to the US in small quantities. Sometimes they sell out quickly, and new ones are not imported for several months - in this case (it's May 2007 as of this writing), November seems a long way off. Still, we recommend getting your order in if you want one for Christmas. We have placed our order with Hansa, but we never know how many will actually come in until the day they ship them to us. We will keep you posted. So much depends on how many they are able to get from overseas where they are manufactured. Your card will be authorized BUT NOT CHARGED until we ship the coatis. If your credit card is going to expire before November, make sure you leave contact information so we can update the card when the coatis arrive. Thanks for your patience! We think these Hansa stuffed animals are worth the wait!
A member of the racoon family, coatimundis (Nasua nasua) are found from southern North American to South America. Their double-jointed, flexible ankles make them expert tree climbers with the ability to climb down trees head first. At 17-26 inches in length and 7-13 pounds, the coati is approximately the size of a large house cat. Male coatis, which are larger than females, prefer a solitary life, while females live together in bands of 4 to 20 animals. Their thick, coarse fur is brownish colored with a lighter underbelly. The long, non-prehensile tail, used for balance and signaling, is bushy and usually has faint rings. Pale patches on the cheeks and around the eyes mark the characteristic long slender head. The tip of their pointed, flexible muzzle is upturned slightly enabling them to search under overturned debris and leaf litter for food. Their short, powerful legs and the strong claws of their bear-like paws are perfect for tearing into rotted logs or hanging upside down from tree branches while eating. Like racoons, they are very curious and mischievous creatures as well as intelligent and highly social. For more information, check out: Lioncrusher's Domain, Animal Diversity Web, or Animal Planet Online.
We think these plush stuffed coatimundi toys are exceptional. They are so lifelike and compelling, you almost won't believe they're stuffed toys and not the real thing. Although they're made of synthetic materials, they look real. The designer of this unique line of stuffed animals takes pride in the European heritage of his realistic animal design. Each piece is hand-cut and stitched. We have two sizes available: the smaller coati measures 12 inches from nose to rump with a 12-inch tail and is 6 1/2 inches high to the top of the back; the larger coati measures 16 inches from nose to rump with a 16-inch tail and is 9 inches high to the top of the back. The tails are posable.
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12-inch Body with 12-inch Tail
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