Name: EMO
Animal species: South American giant anteater
Critically Endangered (Red List Assessment): VU Vulnerable Species
About the South American giant anteater
The giant anteater is the largest of the four species of anteaters, weighing up to 23 kg and reaching a total length of up to 240 cm. They are insectivorous, with a long thin tubular nose and a small mouth, a long, sticky tongue. It also has strong front leg claws, with which it defends itself and crumbles anthills. In order to protect their precious nails, they curl their fists and walk with the joints at the base of their fingers.
The giant anteater lives in forests and plains, and is active day and night depending on the weather. Because they require large areas to survive, they have been found in a wide variety of locations, from rainforests and dry forests to savannas and large grasslands, but all habitats must contain forests.
About the animals of Calapau
Feature 1 The animals of Calapau are interior objects (stuffed animals) made for the purpose of protecting wild animals. CARAPAU Portuguese Products donates 3% of its sales to animal protection organizations around the world.
Feature 2 The surreal look, well-designed form and color blend in with the interior no matter where it is placed, such as the living room, study, bedroom, or entrance hall.
Feature 3 Each piece is carefully handmade using traditional Portuguese wool fabric (burrel), which is spun and woven from Portuguese wool and shrunk with great care. (Some hemp fabrics from Portugal are used)
Feature 4 Each of the 34 types of animals has its own detailed animal setting and name. Example: Sloth/Brass
Feature 5 Since almost all processes are done by hand in a small atelier, even the same animal has its own unique expression, shape, and color. It is also proof that it is a special one only for those who have purchased it.
■ Customer trends
It is widely popular among men and women in their 30s to 70s. The male-to-female ratio is 60% female and 4% male.
Most people buy them for themselves, but some people buy them for baby gifts, gifts for grandchildren, and store displays.
In addition, if you purchase one, you tend to want to increase the number of friends, and there are some repeat customers.
■ About the package
It will be delivered in an original cloth package with a stamp for each animal, accompanied by a postcard with an explanation of the ecology of each animal species.