Porcupine Hand Puppet from Folkmanis Puppets

$14.89 $19.99

Special plush gives this Porcupine puppet the appearance of having quills, but never fear! While she may poke about, she won’t poke you! Hand enters from chest area to animate the front legs and head.

Puppet Type: HAND PUPPET
Puppet Birthday: 2002 July
Special Features: Movable head, arms and feet.
Awards:

2002-2003 LION AND LAMB Top 20 Toys
2003 EARLY CHILDHOOD NEWS AWARDS
2003 EARLY CHILDHOOD NEWS AWARDS Director's Choice
2003 EXCEPTIONAL PARENT MAGAZINE toys for 2003

FACTS OF INTEREST:

  • Porcupines live in North and South America, in Africa, and in southern Europe and Asia. There are 28 species.
  • Porcupines evolved 35 million years ago and continue to thrive today. Their built-in protection has made them very successful.
  • Porcupines do not shoot their barbed quills. When afraid, they raise their quills and strike attackers with their tails.
  • Unlike other rodents, porcupines give birth to just one baby. Called a porcu-pette, it can take care of itself from the very start.

Porcupine Hand Puppet Demonstration Video: View Video

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