Bernie the gator is a friend to all animals, protector of nature, and the proud mascot of Safari Ltd®. Bernie is a champion of knowledge, creativity and conservation, and now you can take him home with you! History: Bernie's story began in Elberfeld Germany, but his travels would lead him to the United States, and he eventually settled in South Florida, the Home of the Alligator . He met his wife Rosemarie in the 1940s, and together they devoted their life to education and conservation. In 1982 they founded Safari Ltd® to further this devotion, creating Toys That Teach® to help others learn about the wonderful natural world around them. Scientific Name: Alligator mississippiensis berneii Characteristics: With his friendly features, our Bernie toy is a bit more stylized than our usual ultra accurate offerings. His edges aren't quite as rough as those of most alligators, reflecting his soft and warm nature. Size: This Bernie toy is 5 ½ inches long and 1½ inches tall to the tip of his sn