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LabradorRetrievers enjoy a swim and are frequently described as water dogs. They have a topcoat of somewhat longer hair and a thick undercoat, whichkeeps out the water like a kind of diving suit. Between their toes the dogs even have webbing. Dimensions2.9 x 0.8 x 2 inch (W x D x H)Age Recommendation3-8 years
Chimpanzees are true masters when it comes to solving puzzles and using tools. They build spoon-like rods to scoop out honey or crack open nuts using stones. To prevent hurting their fingers, they knuckle-walk. In doing so, they place only the middle phalanxes of their hands on the ground. Fun Fact: Chimpanzees are one of…
The Mustang symbolizes freedom and Americas Wild West. Mustangs were brought to America by the Spanish as domesticated horses, and became feral in America. Nowadays, the horses live in large herds.Mustangs are also called mestengos. This comes from a Spanish word meaning wild, stray. They were originally domesticated horses that the Spanish brought to America…
Paint horse foals have the breeds beautiful characteristic patches right from birth. They are actually just dappled Quarter Horses. In the past, however, only solid-coloured animals could be registered in the studbook. But Paint horses were so popular that just two decades later they were recognised as a breed in their own right.Dimensions3.19 x 0.87…
How can you tell apart a Paint horse mare and a pinto mare? Its easy to mix them up, because they both have patched coats. Essentially, the only way to tell for sure is to consult the studbook: while pintos are only a colour breed, Paint horses are an official breed in their own right.Dimensions5.71…
Panda bears are seriously endangered. Each panda baby born is something akin to a miracle and a true blessing for the conservation of the species.Panda bears start small. Extremely small. At birth they weigh just around 100 grams. That’s as much as a bar of chocolate or a small yogurt. Apart from the Kangaroos, no…
The domestic pig is descended from the wild boar. By breeding, around 70 breeds have been created in different colours worldwide.Pigs are mostly pink and have a bristly fur. But depending on the breed, they can be brown, black or pied. It is said that the animals are dirty, because they like to wallow in…
The polar and grizzly bears are the largest animal predators on Earth. Weighing more than 500 kilos with a length of almost 3 meters, this bear is double the size of a Siberian tiger. Polar bears have a thick layer of fat in order to be able to defy the extreme Arctic cold. They also…
The Pura Raza Espaola Mare from Schleich Horse Club is a beautiful, dark, dappled gray. ThePura Raza Espaola Mare from Schleich Horse Club enchants with her long, flowing mane that is typical for this horse breed. Her similarity to the Andalusian horses is no coincidence as the Pura Raza Espaola, orPRE for short, are a…
ThePura Raza Espaola Stallion from Schleich Horse Club has a spirited pose that shows the fiery temperament typical of many Andalusians. ThePura Raza Espaola Stallion from Schleich Horse Club is a proud black horse with an elegant arching neck, a noble head shape, a long, flowing mane and a luxuriant tail. Horses of this breed…
The Pura Raza Espaola Young Horse from Schleich Horse Club comes from a strictly regulated breeding line of Andalusians. ThePura Raza Espaola Young Horse from Schleich Horse Club is a curious, dark, dappled gray horse with an attentive gaze and pricked up ears. Pura Raza Espaola move as gracefully as dancers from a young age…
A rabbit’s favourite foods are juicy herbs, fresh clover, salad, twigs and peelings. Rabbits are very sociable animals. When sensing danger, they thump their hind legs on the ground so as to warn their relatives. If a predator comes too close, they flee in zigzag formation.
Of all animals that ever lived on earth, the Therizinosaurus probably had the longest claws. It used them to dig, grasp, pierce, and peel off bark. It lived towards the end of the dinosaur age, together with other herbivores such as the Kentrosaurus and Pentaceratops. Fun Fact The claws of the Therizinosaurus were thought to…
The Siberian tiger is the largest big cat in the world and can grow up to three metres long from its nose to the tip of its tail.The tiger’s stripes are as varied and unique as fingerprints. Even the skin underneath is striped. At first glance, the striking pattern hardly seems to be beneficial. After…
Coloured cobs are powerful horses with a full mane, strong feathering, a short back and large hooves. The typical piebald coat pattern was deliberately bred into the horses around the year 1900. They were first called “Magpies.” Cobs are very balanced and meek.
Western riders only use one hand to control the reins. The horses are so highly trained that they respond to the tiniest of cues from their riders. They can spin around their hindquarters as fast as lightning or come to a stop from a gallop by lowering their hindquarters almost to the ground. Fun Fact…
