Besides walruses and sea lions, the various types of seals include, of course, common seals. They don't spend much time on land, and usually swim in the icy waters of the North Atlantic and the Arctic Ocean. While hunting for fish and shellfish, common seals dive 200 m deep and can hold their breath for up to 30 minutes.

The Armadillo is unmistakable and certainly has a very descriptive name. Its thick scaly armor is composed of several belts that run around its entire body. It looks kinda cute. Especially when it runs nimbly across the desert on its short legs. It has probably tracked down a tasty morsel with its sensitive nose. Most of all it loves to eat insects. When it's digging them out of their underground hiding places, the armadillo can hold its breath for up to six minutes! After that, we have to admit, it has really earned its meal.

The Hyacinth Macaw skillfully clings on to the bark of the tree. With its powerful claws and the help of its beak, the parrot climbs up the tree trunk in no time at all. I wonder where it's going? Ah, it's spotted some delicious nuts hanging up high in the tree! One of its favorite dishes! The beautiful Hyacinth Macaw has bright blue plumage with golden yellow skin around its beak and eyes. It contrasts beautifully with the iridescent plumage!

The alligator is a dangerous predator with exceptionally strong jaw muscles. Only the white shark can bite harder than him. The interesting thing: Only the muscles that close the jaws are extremely strong. The muscles that open the snout are so weak that they can be closed with simple tape. Compared to the saltwater crocodile, alligators are smaller and much wider. They live only in rivers and lakes in the south-eastern part of the United States and China.

The Japanese Macaque looks so friendly. It almost looks as if it is smiling, tilting its bushy head with the small reddish face: "Do you have a treat for me?" Who could resist! Like all monkeys, this macaque loves fresh fruit. If it's sweet, like bananas, it loves it all the more. The Japanese Macaque is curious and sociable and likes to make friends. Once it has got to know you, it's sure to let you cuddle its thick furry back.

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Pink? Purple? No, definitely pink! That’s what color of the Flamingo from WILD LIFE. At first, before it is fully grown, the feathers are still gray. Then they turn this chewing gum pink from the shrimp that it loves eating. Preferably for breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Even with a full belly, our exotic wild bird can fly well as long as it has a good run-up. It can also balance incredibly well on one leg. No gym lessons required! All the other birds always want to be photographed with it. What about you?

Grizzlies are tall, strong animals – they stand up to 2.4 metres high and weigh roundabout 450 kilograms. They have sort of a hump on their back and strong hind limbs. Grizzly bears are able to run up to 55 kilometres per hour. They are loners and frequently behave aggressively. Sometimes they gather at waters to catch salmon. Since they are omnivores, these bears feed on fish, plants and large mammals like moose, deer and black bears. They are also known to steal food from wolves or humans.

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The Hawksbill Sea Turtle glides elegantly through the Caribbean Ocean. It uses its front flippers to skillfully swim through the waves and knows how to take advantage of the currents. If you're lucky enough to encounter this beauty while diving, you'll surely never forget it! You're in with a good chance of meeting this enigmatic sea creature near coral reefs. That's where the sponges grow that it loves to eat. With its pointy beak, it picks the plants delicately from the corals and enjoys its meal.

Explore the world of wildlife with the Schleich WILD LIFE Starter Set! Perfect for young adventurers, this set includes realistic animal figures to inspire imaginative play. From fierce lions to curious monkeys, children can create endless wilderness adventures.

Any moment now, the otter will jump back into the water to hunt for fresh fish. It loves fresh fish more than anything. It’s such a good swimmer that it catches its prey effortlessly. The otter’s thick oily pelt protects it from the cold in the water – the water simply runs off. I’m pretty sure it also wants to try out your bathtub!

Tarantulas are among the largest spiders in the world.

The bright Blue Poison Dart Frog with black spots on its back is beautiful. Although it’s so small, it immediately stands out with this fancy coloring. Contrary to its name, its skin is only poisonous when it eats the ants in its native rainforest in South America. If you feed it other food, you can safely take the pretty little frog in your hand. Give it a try!

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.

Brrrr! Op de Antarctica-expeditie van schleich® WILD LIFE wordt het flink bibberen. Maar ook erg spannend. Met de hondenslee kun je de ijsgrotten in jouw kamer verkennen. En 's avonds staat er in je iglo warme muntthee voor je klaar. Als je heel avontuurlijk bent, kan de wilde pinguïn je een of twee geheime plekken laten zien.

Brrrr! Het is erg koud op de sneeuwbedekte vlaktes van Antarctica! Er staan dekentjes en een hete kop thee op je te wachten in het basiskamp, maar voor nu zijn jij en je husky's op elkaar aangewezen in de vrieskou. Waarom gaat ranger Tom eropuit in de kou? Is er een pinguïn verdwaald? Is hij op zoek naar een geheime doorgang? Misschien gaat hij gewoon een kop koffie halen? Eén ding is zeker: dit verhaal kan gaan zoals jij dat wilt!

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 teeth are constantly growing.

The chameleon is perfectly prepared for life in trees with its clawed feet and strong curly tail. So it can cling to branches with its body without being blown down by the wind. Of course it can also camouflage itself by adapting the color of its scaly skin to the tree or rock it happens to be sitting on. But sometimes it changes color when it wants to attract attention. Can your chameleon grab your attention like that?

What’s that rustling? Now a loud smacking sound. The cute raccoon has revealed itself.

It’s out hunting again and has probably found a treat. It looks so adorable that you simply can’t be mad at it. When it’s not smacking its lips, this nocturnal predator with its distinctive facial mask is usually quiet at night. Its gray fur provides perfect camouflage.

During the day, it hides in its tree den. The mischievous badger rests there until its next attack.

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Despite the camouflage spots in their fur, giraffes do not always remain undetected by predators. But they know to defend themselves and can kick really hard with their front hooves. They mainly do this if they want to protect their young, because the adult animals are normally rarely attacked. Anyone who has the opportunity to look at giraffes from close up can easily distinguish the females from the males. They are somewhat smaller and have thin horns with a small tuft of fur on top. Giraffe bulls, in contrast, have thick horns with no fur on top.

White-tailed bucks are very shy animals. When they get scared, they wave their tails back and forth.

Oh no! The little Triceratops baby has climbed onto the bookshelf above your bed again and doesn't know how to get down. But luckily the Dino Parachute Rescue from DINOSAURS is standing by. The rescuer skillfully climbs down, straps the little dino tightly to his back and jumps off the shelf. Thanks to the bright yellow parachute, the two glide safely through the air and land softly on the ground. Yay! The little dino is saved! By the way, the parachute rescue can be reached day and night, under the number... What was the number again?