African Elephant Calf
Details
Baby elephants are still quite clumsy after their birth and must first learn how to handle their trunks. They are still not able to feed themselves with it, so suckle from their mothers for the first year. In the process they gain a good kilo in weight each day. It is very important that they grow big quickly, because a lion or crocodile can hardly cause any harm to healthy, adult animals. If a predator does come dangerously close, the adults form a circle around the young. They are well protected in the middle.
Recommended for ages 3+
Why We Love It
Many children's first collections are of animal figurines, and Schleich is a classic! Not all animal figures are created equal, and we've discovered through trial and error that Schleich is the absolute best. Each figure is realistically detailed and hand-painted, making them ideal for both imaginative play and as an educational tool.