African wild dog soft toy
Soft toy of the African wild dog. This soft toy is 25 cm in size and the filling is made of recycled material.
The African wild dog is found in the east and south of Africa. It lives in groups on savannas, steppes and grasslands, both in lowlands and in mountains. The African wild dog is a predator. He hunts hares, antelopes and even zebras. The African wild dog is in serious danger of extinction. There are only about 6,600 left in the wild. Humans have fragmented their sub-Saharan habitat. They are also hunted and sometimes hit. ARTIS supports the Painted Dog Conservation Project in Zimbabwe. In this project, all children around the age of 12 go on safari camp and learn about the wild dog. Because you don't want to protect what you don't know. The project also counteracts the poaching of wild dogs and houses ordinary animals.
- Suitable for hand washing.