Great photo-essay on the popularity of second-hand stuffed animals—all locally called teddies, no matter the species—in Monrovia, Liberia. “They are popular gifts for birthdays, graduations, even weddings.” 
“In pictures: West African teddies,” photographs and text by Glenna Gordon, BBC News, 20 May 2009
Jun 3, 2009, updated Apr 8, 2025