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Okapi, 2022 (Wild Safari Wildlife by Safari Ltd.)

Name(s): Okapi, Okapia, Okapia johnstoni Brand: Safari Ltd., Wild Safari Wildlife Classification: Giraffes, Okapi & Pronghorn, Mammals Type: Figurine Range: Africa

4.8 (8 votes)

I was inspired by a recent purchase to look at a newer figure from Safari, probably the second most popular species of giraffe in toy form. I am of course speaking of Okapia johnstoni (Sclater, 1901). The information about this species has been covered in fantastic detail on previous reviews of figures of this animal, so doing so again would be unnecessary (for those details see the in depth review by OkapiBoy, I seriously have no way of adding on!)

I have been fortunate to see live okapis not once, but twice, in zoos.

European Animals TOOB (Safari Ltd.)

Name(s): Accipiter, Accipiter nisus, Anguilla, Anguilla anguilla, Cervus, Cervus elaphus, chamois, Ciconia, Ciconia ciconia, Eurasian sparrowhawk, European badger, European eel, Meles, Meles meles, Red Deer, Rupicapra, Rupicapra rupicapra, Silurus glanis, Sus, Sus scrofa, Tetrao, Tetrao urogallus, wels catfish, western capercaillie, white stork, wild boar Brand: Safari Ltd. Classification: Birds, Birds of Prey, Carnivores, Catfish, Deer, Eel & tarpon, Fish, Landfowl, Mammals, Pigs & Peccaries, Sheep, Goats & Musk Ox, Storks, Weasles, Otters & Kin Type: Figurine, Set, Tube Range: Africa, Asia, Atlantic Ocean, Europe

4.3 (12 votes)

Europe is a continent consisting of the westernmost peninsulas of Eurasia. It is said to be separated from Asia by a variety of natural features including the Ural and Caucasus Mountains, Ural River, and the Caspian and Black seas, among others. Truthfully though, the boarders between Europe and Asia, geological or manmade, are arbitrary.

Humphead Wrasse (Blue Groper) (Sealife by Mojö Fun)

Name(s): Cheilinus, Cheilinus undulatus, humphead wrasse Brand: Mojo Fun Classification: Fish, Wrasse Type: Figurine Range: Africa, Asia, Indian Ocean, Oceania, Pacific Ocean

3.9 (12 votes)

Since getting into the animal toy hobby, I’ve seen this enigmatic toy fish discussed more than a few times, due to its ambiguous identity. Originally marketed as a blue groper (yes, that’s the actual name, genus Achoerodus) it appears to now be marketed as a blue grouper. A search on Fishbase indicates that the only fish for which that common name applies is the comet grouper (Epinephelus morrhua).

Frogfish (Incredible Creatures by Safari Ltd.)

Name(s): Antennarius, Antennarius pictus, painted frogfish Brand: Incredible Creatures, Safari Ltd. Classification: Anglerfish & frogfish, Fish Type: Figurine Range: Africa, Asia, Indian Ocean, Oceania, Pacific Ocean

5 (13 votes)

With its stout body, limb-like fins, large head, and perpetual frown, it is easy to see how the frogfish got its name. Frogfishes are members of the anglerfish family, Antennariidae. There are about 50 species of them, and they can be found in almost all tropical and subtropical waters around the world where they inhabit coral reefs and rocky habitats.

African Elephant, 2021 (Wildlife by Mojö Fun)

Name(s): African bush elephant, Loxodonta, Loxodonta africana Brand: Mojo Fun Classification: Elephants, Mammals Type: Figurine Range: Africa

4.5 (11 votes)

Review and images by Kikimalou; edited by bmathison1972

Today we’ll be looking at the 2021 African bush elephant (Loxodonta africana) by Mojö Fun. This is the first African elephant by a major western company since 2017, when Papo produced one. As for Mojö Fun, their last African elephant dates back to 2015.

African Elephant, ‘Everlie’ (Softie Collection by Douglas Cuddle Toys)

Name(s): African bush elephant, Loxodonta, Loxodonta africana Brand: Douglas Cuddle Toys Classification: Elephants, Mammals Type: Plush Range: Africa

3.4 (5 votes)

Review and images by aLeahgator; edited by bmathison1972

Few animals are as iconic of Africa and Asia as the elephant. Elephants are considered as intelligent as primates and cetaceans, and they are easily recognizable because of their large ears and long trunk. African elephant ears have been said to be the shape of Africa, and Indian elephant ears the shape of India.

ASSASSIN FANG Venomous Snakes (Takara Tomy A.R.T.S.)

Name(s): Acanthophis, Acanthophis pyrrhus, Belcher's Sea snake, Black Mamba, Dendroaspis, Dendroaspis polylepis, Desert Death Adder, Hydrophis, Hydrophis belcheri, inland taipan, Micrurus, Micrurus corallinus, Oxyuranus, Oxyuranus microlepidotus, Painted coral snake, Tsuchinoko Brand: Takara Tomy A.R.T.S. Classification: Reptiles, Snakes Type: Figurine, Set Range: Africa, Asia, Indian Ocean, Oceania, Pacific Ocean, South America

5 (2 votes)

I’m a little late to the Hallowe’en party this year…but better late than never. And in that spirit, here’s a set of animals that, if you mess with them, ‘late’ could be your proper adjective. Animals that as a group tend to create a visceral if generally unnecessary fear and loathing, even though most are harmless.

African Bush Elephant, 2022 (Wildlife by CollectA)

Name(s): African bush elephant, Loxodonta, Loxodonta africana Brand: CollectA Classification: Elephants, Mammals Type: Figurine Range: Africa

4.8 (11 votes)

Review and images by Suspsy; edited by bmathison1972

The African bush or savannah elephant (Loxodonta africana) is the biggest of all three extant elephant species and the biggest of all extant land animals. An average bull stands 3.2 metres (10.5 feet) tall at the shoulder and weighs around 6.6 tons, but the record specimen was around 3.9 metres tall and 10.5 tons in weight.

Atlantic Spotted Dolphin (Wild Safari Sealife by Safari Ltd.)

Name(s): Atlantic spotted dolphin, Stenella, Stenella frontalis Brand: Safari Ltd., Wild Safari Sealife Classification: Mammals, Whales & Dolphins Type: Figurine Range: Africa, Atlantic Ocean, North America, South America

4.4 (7 votes)

The Atlantic spotted dolphin (Stenella frontalis) is a member of the family Delphinidae that can be found in temperate and tropical waters throughout the Atlantic. Calves are born unspotted, and spots don’t appear until 3-4 years of age, on average. More spots appear as the dolphin ages and physically mature dolphins have the heaviest spotting, although the amount of spotting can still vary between individuals.

Blacktip Reef Shark (Marine Life by Papo)

Name(s): blacktip reef shark, Carcharhinus, Carcharhinus melanopterus Brand: Papo Classification: Fish, Sharks, Rays & Kin Type: Figurine Range: Africa, Asia, Indian Ocean, Oceania, Pacific Ocean

4.8 (4 votes)

The blacktip reef shark (Carcharhinus melanopterus) is one of the most recognizable sharks, a staple in aquariums that frequents shallow coral reefs in the wild, which makes it popular among tourists and SCUBA divers. The blacktip reef shark is a generally timid species with only 11 unprovoked attacks and 21 attacks total to its name, none of them fatal.

Sahara Desert TOOB (Safari Ltd.)

Name(s): Acinonyx, Acinonyx jubatus, addax, Addax nasomaculatus, African wild dog, Cerastes, Cerastes cerastes, Cheetah, deathstalker scorpion, desert monitor, Dorcas gazelle, fennec fox, Gazella, Gazella dorcas, horned viper, Leiurus, Leiurus quinquestriatus, Lycaon, Lycaon pictus, Ostrich, Struthio, Struthio camelus, Varanus, Varanus griseus, Vulpes, Vulpes zerda Brand: Safari Ltd. Classification: Antelopes, Arachnids, Arthropods, Birds, Carnivores, Cats, Dogs, Flightless Birds, Lizards, Mammals, Reptiles, Scorpions, Snakes Type: Figurine, Set, Tube Range: Africa, Asia

4.8 (8 votes)

The Sahara Desert covers about 25% of the African continent and is the largest hot desert in the world, with an area of 3,600,000 square miles (9,200,000 km). This immense ecosystem is made up of sand dunes, some of which are 500’ tall, stone plateaus, sand seas, gravel plains, dry valleys, and sand flats.

Elephant Bull, Standing (AAA)

Name(s): African bush elephant, Loxodonta, Loxodonta africana Brand: AAA Classification: Elephants, Mammals Type: Figurine Range: Africa

3.7 (3 votes)

Another “Savanah Summer” and, much like last year, I’m bringing out the big guns! In Africa, there is no bigger than the African Bush Elephant (Loxodonta africana). At 13ft tall and over 10 tonnes in weight, it is the true heavy weight, and take the title of largest land animal with ease (even though giraffes are taller).

Black-backed Jackal (Wildlife Collection by CollectA)

Name(s): black-backed jackal, Lupulella, Lupulella mesomelas Brand: CollectA Classification: Carnivores, Dogs, Mammals Type: Figurine Range: Africa

4.6 (5 votes)

The black-backed jackal (Lupulella mesomelas) is a fixture of the east and southern African landscape. Usually seen skulking around the periphery of kills made by Africa’s much larger predators. Although regarded as lowly scavengers at the bottom of the predatory pecking order jackals are cunning, resourceful, and successful little generalist predators.

Diana Monkey (Wildlife Collection by CollectA)

Name(s): Cercopithecus, Cercopithecus diana, Diana monkey Brand: CollectA Classification: Mammals, Primates Type: Figurine Range: Africa

5 (6 votes)

The Diana monkey (Cercopithecus diana) is a species of catarrhine (old-world) monkey native to Sierra Leone, Liberia, and Côte d’Ivoire. It’s named after the Roman goddess, Diana, goddess of wild animals and hunting, and the boundary between the wild and civilization, among other things. The Diana monkey gets this name due to its white crescent-shaped browband, which resembles the bow that the goddess is often depicted with.

African Wild Ass (Wildlife by CollectA)

Name(s): African wild ass, Equus, Equus africanus, Equus africanus somaliensis Brand: CollectA Classification: Horses, Zebras & Kin, Mammals Type: Figurine Range: Africa

5 (8 votes)

The African wild ass (Equus africanus) is a species of Equid native to the arid regions of North Africa. It is also critically endangered with only about 570 individuals living in the wild. Two sub-species have been described, the Nubian wild ass (E. a. africanus) and the Somali wild ass (E.

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