Hansa Iberian Lynx, 16" Long

The Iberian Lynx by Hansa is a hand-crafted realistic plush stuffed animal from the Hansa Endangered and Extinct Collection.

The Iberian Lynx is the worlds most endangered feline species. The Iberian lynx (Lynx pardinus) is a wild cat species native to the iberian Peninsula in southwestern Europe that is listed as Endangered on the IUCN Red List. It preys almost exclusively on the European rabbit.  In the 20th century, the Iberian lynx population declined because of sharp declines in rabbit populations, fragmentation of grassland and forest habitats and poaching. An EU LIFE project is underway that includes habitat preservation, lynx population monitoring, and rabbit population management.

"Portraits in Nature"

Hansa's "Portraits in Nature" is a hand-crafted collection of realistic plush animals. Artists working in a socially and environmentally responsible studio create each Hansa animal from portraits of the creature in its natural habitat.

Hansa is respected the world over for its finely crafted collection of our planet's animal kingdom. Originally created for exclusive European collectors, significant research goes into reproducing every animal species. The "coat" of each character is meticulously cut by hand, never stamped out by a machine. Fabric for the spotted and striped animals is custom designed and exclusively manufactured in small quantities to Hansa's exacting specifications. Gentle paws, swishing tails and especially soulful eyes and faces are lovingly detailed to give each character the lifelike look that is unmistakably Hansa. The sheer reality of the collection has made Hansa Toys the preferred supplier to many zoos, wildlife parks, garden centers, Christmas displays, media events, photo-shoots, and exhibitions.

Hansa animals appeal to collectors and animal lovers of all ages. The life-sized pieces have exceptionally strong, yet lightweight, structural metal frames and can even be "riden" by children and adults (up to 150 lbs.). Each piece comes with a teaching tag describing, in detail, the animal's habitat, lifestyle, gestation period, care of young and eating habits.

Available in distinctive collections, these animals can be posed together to create magical attractions that bring out the wonder in all of us!