Scientists in Hamburg have recently completed an extensive stint of research on the cuteness of different animals. German toy manufacturer, Simba Toys GmbH & Co., commissioned the research ahead of the development of their new range of soft toys. The researched involved a survey of one thousand women between the ages of 16 and 35. Scientists studied their behaviour and brain activity when stimulated by pictures of various cute animals to determine the “awwwwh” factor.
Stuffed animals: teddy bears, tigers, puppies, penguins, pandas etc. have been around for hundreds of years. The use of stuffed animals as soft toys is a relatively new phenomenon. Taxidermy was used in Mesopotamian civilization for religious purposes. Later, taxidermy was used by hunters and statesmen to show their success and male prowess. The exact timescale for the move from taxidermy to soft toys is unknown.
Simba Toys GmbH & Co. plan to begin production of the new range in 2008, beginning with cute birds such as the duck.
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This is Fiction… Although the seal is pretty cute.
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thats the cutest thing ever!! id love him…..
want to pet it.
awe omg this amaimal is being hit over the head with a sledge hammer because of stupid seal killers and they are only really killing the babys cause they only have there white fur for a week after they are born .
now imagein you getting hit over the head with a sledge hammer not to pleasent eeh ?
waaaaaaaaaahhhhhhhhhhhhhhh…is it real?
This seal baby is so cute… These seal killers… Rouges… You know? Seal killing has become a sport in these areas. Poor things. They die drenched in blood after being beaten in the head with a sledge hammer. If I get a chance, I will do the same to these fellows. These poor animals can’t even defend. Can that idiot do the same to a tiger or a lion? Just imagine. These animals should be protected from this sort of blood sport. Animal rights should be protected.
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Cheers! Sandra. R.