| Letter from: World Wildlife Fund, Washington, DC March 21, 2002 Dear Joyce, Thank you for producing twelve identical mole puppets for our use in the Biodiversity 911: Saving Life on Earth traveling exhibition. Two identical copies of the exhibition have been traveling to museums, science centers, and zoos since June 2001. The purpose of the exhibition is to tell the important story of biodiveristy-the incredible and interconnected web of life on Earth-using science, humor, and creativity. At the same time, visitors are introduced to 6 major threats to biodiversity: overfishing, illegal wildlife trade, global climate change, unsustainable forest use, toxic chemicals, and soil depletion. The "Soil around the World" kiosk contains a larger-than-life magnification of one ssquare foot of healthy soil. Each life-like mole puppet that you produced is imbedded in this soil cube. Visitors are able to move the puppet by placing their hand in a hole on the side of the cube. We have received numerous positive comments about the soil kiosk, and in particular about the mole puppets. They appeal to visitors of all ages and it is clear that a great deal of time and effort went into the intricate details that make these puppets extremely life like. I am attaching several photos of the mole puppet in the exhibition. This should give you an idea of how the puppets are being used and enjoyed. Thank you again for producing these wonderful puppets for the exhibition. They certainly enhance the appeal of the exhibit and help communicate the inportant messages about biodiversity. We will be sure to consider your work in the future. Sincerely, Robyn Mofsowitz Traveling Exhibition Coordinator World Wildlife Fund |
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| Below----My latest Puppet. Made for World Wildlife Fund. It's a Mole. They sent me pictures-after it was mounted-----> Mole is actually 5 times the size of a real mole. Made of dark brown fur, claws and whiskers and small dark black eyes. He is attatched to a sleeve which is mounted in the stone you see to your right. |
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