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Clydesdales are large, strong horses. Their characteristic features include their slightly curved noses, their long ears and their short necks. They have a friendly temperament and are industrious and versatile.Shoeing a Clydesdale can be very hard work for a farrier. Their horseshoes are not just extremely large, but also weigh over 2.5 kg. This means…
Crocodiles are the largest reptiles in the world and the closest living relatives of birds (!), with whom they share a lineage from the archosaurs.The saltwater crocodile is the most dangerous of all crocodiles. It holds the record for the largest crocodile: It can weigh up to a ton, as much as a small car….
Donkeys are of a powerful, sturdy build. They have a grey coat and white coloring around the snout and eyes.Thedonkey has been serving mankind for thousands of years and can be used for a variety of tasks. Donkeys are very efficient mammals. They supportthe farmer at his work, transport loads, sire mules, keep horses company,…
TheDunkleosteus was an armoured fish with a length of eight to ten metres,which was unusually large for the Devonian period. It was one of the first giants of the underwater world, together with the Titanichthys.TheDunkleosteus lived 130-150 million years before the first dinosaurs. Itwas a fearless hunter who could snap incredibly fast and ate large…
With the American Shorthair Cat from the Schleich Farm World, the most popular cat breed in the world can now be collected and played with.The beautiful spots on the face and body of the American Shorthair Cat from the Schleich Farm World show how varied and exciting the coat pattern of this cat breed can…
The Bengal Cat from Schleich FARM WORLD has a uniquely exotic coat pattern with two-colored spots. The Bengal Cat from Schleich FARM WORLD looks like a mini leopard. But the coat is not the only unusual thing about this cat; it also has a unique character. The Bengal Cat is very lively and could spend…
During the day, goats’ pupils narrow to almost rectangular, horizontal slits. This is used to protect their eyes from too much sunlight. With their broad pupils they have a wide field of view of 320-340 degrees and can promptly recognize enemies like wolves. Goats cannot perceive the colour blue. For them the sky is always…
Cows cant understand human language, but they can distinguish between a friendly and an unfriendly tone of voice. They can also tell from the tone of voice whether someone is serious and sincere.Cows show affection by licking each others heads, shoulders and backs. If they are separated from their friends, they often get stressed and…
Sheep that are not older than one year are referred to as lambs. A few days after birth, their wool begins to grow. They quickly learn to find their way amongst the herd and are smarter than assumed to be. Sheep can distinguish not only the faces of their own species, but also those of…
Why do giraffes have spots? It is hard to imagine that they would serve as camouflage for such large animals. But it is true: From afar, giraffes look like a big tree.Despite the camouflage spots in their fur, giraffes do not always remain undetected by predators. But they know to defend themselves and can kick…
The most famous species of fox is the red fox, which has a characteristic red coat and white chest. Its large, bushy tail helps the small predator keep its balance when running. On cold days, it wraps its tail around its body like a blanket to keep itself warm.Fun fact: Foxes especially love eating field…
French bulldogs are lapdogs with body and soul. They love nothing better than being stroked for hours on end. They are very even-tempered and keep their calm even in highly chaotic situations. But thats not the only reason why French bulldogs are such popular family dogs. They also love to clown around. Dimensions1.77 x 0.67…
Atthe time of their birth, baby giraffes already weigh 50 kilograms and fall from a height of two metres to the ground. But they don’t hurt themselves and can already run after a short time.Babygiraffes are reared together with other young animals in a kind of kindergarten. A female giraffe from the herd acts as…
Goat and kids recognize each other by the sound of their calls, not by their appearance. Kids suckle for a period of six months, before they begin to eat leaves and grass. Their age can be determined by their teeth. A one-year-old kid has, for example, two teeth, while a two-year-old has four teeth and…
The great white shark is the largest predatory fish on the planet. The way its teeth work is somewhat reminiscent of a revolver and they consist of several rows. When one of its sharp, triangular teeth breaks out of the front row, it is quickly replaced by another from the row behind it. New replacement…
Koalas are quite the sleepy heads. They spend about 14 hours each day taking extensive naps. The rest of the time, they are busy eating eucalyptus leaves. They consume about a kilogram of them every day. They are very picky and will only go for 12 of the about 300 eucalyptus species. Fun fact: When…
