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Idir (a North African name meaning 'alive') is a fennec fox, Vulpes zerda.
They are the smallest species of the canid family and live in the Sahara desert. They can be easily
distinguished from the rest of the fox family by their very large ears which are sensitive enough to hear insects
moving underground and help to dissipate heat in their desert home too. Additionally they have thick fur on the soles
of their feet to protect them from the hot sand, ouch!
Idir has been created using all white Tissavel synthetic
fabrics, with mini bear fabrics for the ear inners and ultrasuede paw pads. He has been filled with a combination
of bouncifill and plastic pellets in his tummy (for added weight) and has wire armature in his neck/body/tail and
all four limbs for poseability. His paws pads have been individually applied and stuffed. He has realistic dark brown glass taxidermy eyes set into specially constructed sockets that
are ringed by waxed cotton cord lids. His nose and claws have been sculpted from polymer clay and have wire
backs for secure attachment. His whiskers are created from hand-dyed horsehair.
Idir has been scissor sculpted
and his fur markings have been completely hand shaded using an airbrush. He measures approximately 12" from
nose to the base of his tail (the tail is an additional 6") and is just under 11" in height when stood
(to the tips of his ears). Last but not least he has an Arcas Designs fabric tag sewn in under his bottom.
*Gone to live in California, USA*
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