We are very excited to finally announce not one, not even two… but THREE brand new Creature Candy designs, plus a new charity that we will be supporting with these ranges! We’ve been working very hard behind the scenes to bring these ideas to fruition, and we can’t wait to hear what you think.
The reason for choosing these species is to raise awareness of the huge threats they are facing in the wild, including poaching, hunting, and the fur trade. We want to educate people about how populations are being decimated by these issues, as well as raise funds for a charity that helps to tackle conservation issues.
Without further ado, let me introduce you to…
The Elephant
“The majestic African elephant Loxodonta africana roams across grassy plains and bushland, searching for the relief of a cool waterhole. A watchful eye scans the landscape for poachers and predators, but the unbreakable bond of the herd creates a unit of trust and hope for these magical grey giants.
Main threats:
Poaching & habitat loss
Conservation Status:
Vulnerable (VU)”
The Giraffe
“The proud giraffe Giraffa camelopardalis strides through the vast African savanna browsing leaves and buds from tall treetops. Its long slender neck provides a perfect lookout for hunters and predators, and its unique spotted coat, a camouflage against the barren landscape.
Main threats:
Poaching & habitat loss
Conservation Status:
Vulnerable (VU)”
The Arctic Fox
“The artful artic fox Vulpes Lagopus relentlessly patrols the tundras snow and ice in search of lemmings and birds. Its furry soles, thick white coat and stunted ears protect it from the chill, but danger is never far away as the hunters draw near.
Main threats:
Hunting for the fur trade
Conservation Status:
Least Concern (LC)”
We Now Proudly Support the Royal Zoological Society of Scotland (RZSS)
We will be supporting the conservation of the elephant, giraffe, and arctic fox by donating 10% of the sale price of all products in these ranges to RZSS; a charity whose mission is to connect people with nature and safeguard threatened species. For those of you unfamiliar with them, here’s how they describe themselves:
“Established in 1909 by Edinburgh lawyer Thomas Gillespie, the Royal Zoological Society of Scotland (RZSS) is a registered charity which has been working to promote awareness and conservation of rare and endangered animals for over 100 years. In its original charter, granted in 1913, RZSS had the principle objective 'To promote, facilitate and encourage the study of zoology and kindred subjects and to foster and develop amongst the people with an interest in and knowledge of animal life.' RZSS also owns and runs Edinburgh Zoo and Highland Wildlife Park as well as supporting a wide variety of research and conservation projects here in the UK and around the world.”
We really hope you like the new designs, please let us know what you think! You can check out the new products below:
