Boris is not shy, but he is a bit prickly. He enjoys being the center of attention and squeals with indignation if anyone tries to remove him from the limelight. He loves bananas and his large, porcine nose wriggles with contentment as he bites into one.
A group of artists, designers and fabricators surround Boris on a recent Friday at Jim Henson's Creature Shop in Burbank, California.
"What color is his tongue?" one asks, leaning in to observe the lithe muscle as it darts out of his diminutive mouth for a taste of fruit.
