Sea Otter with Heart Balsa Ornament balsa-rare When the budworm population declines

When the budworm population declines

The honeybee is the only insect that produces a food (honey) eaten by man in significant quantities

or rotting trees

has a symbiotic relationship with the anemone

but they are also an indicator of ecological health

Sea Otter with Heart Balsa Ornament balsa-rare When the budworm population declinesWhen sea otters sleep, they hold hands so they don't drift away from each other. Made out of sustainably harvested balsa wood, these lightweight ornaments are hand carved and then painted with non toxic acrylic paint by a cooperative of skilled artisans on Isla Solentiname, Nicaragua. Approximate size: 5" x 2".