Name: ROD (Rod) Animal species: North American giant anteater Endangered (Red List Rating): VU Criticized Species ■About the North American giant anteater The giant anteater is the largest of the four species, weighing up to 23 kg and reaching a total length of up to 240 cm. They are insectivorous, with a long, thin tubular snout and a small mouth, as well as a long, sticky tongue. It also has strong claws on its front legs, which it uses to defend itself and break down anthills. They walk with their fists curled up and the joints at the bases of their fingers to protect their precious nails. 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 places, from rainforests and dry forests to savannas and wide grasslands, but all habitats must contain forests. ■About the animals of Calapau Feature 1 This is an interior object (stuffed toy) made for the purpose of protecting wild animals. CARAPAU Portuguese Handcrafts donates a portion of its sales to animal protection organizations around the world.　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　 Feature 2 It is handmade by a single woman using traditional Portuguese woolen fabric (brel) that is spun and woven from Portugal wool and shrunk with a lot of effort. (Some of them use Portuguese hemp dough)　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　 Feature 3 The surreal expression, highly designed form and color blend in with a variety of interiors, including living rooms, study, bedrooms, and entrance halls. Feature 4 Each animal has a detailed animal setting and name. (Example: Animal species Yellow-tailed sloth, name Brass) Feature 5 Even the same animal has its own unique expression, shape, and color, so buyers can feel that they are their own special one. ■Customer trends It is widely popular among men and women in their 30s to 70s. (Approximate male to female ratio: 60% female, 40% male) Most people buy both for themselves, but some people use them as baby gifts, gifts for grandchildren, and store displays. Also, when you buy a piece, you tend to want to increase your friends, and you can see repeat customers. ■About the package It will be delivered in an original cloth package stamped with a stamp for each animal and a postcard with an ecological explanation for each animal species.