African Elephant Female (14761)

Baby African elephants spend 20 to 22 months in their mother's body before they see the light of the world. Female elephants have the longest gestation period of all mammals.

Elephants are known as being thick skinned. However, their skin is so sensitive, they can even get sunburned. That is why elephants often throw several layers of mud on themselves. This pleasant "cooling pack" also combats the scorching heat. While elephants cannot hear any better than other animals with their huge ears, they help them to cope with the African heat. When they fan with their ears, the blood cools down and provides them with refreshment.

• Schleich® products are carefully designed to inspire safe and creative pretend play for children as both a single toy or part of a larger collection.
  
• Great for gifting, this figurine can stand alone or fit into a larger, modular play world. 
• As an 85-year-old German toy company, Schleich® is committed to manufacturing realistic toys with the highest standard of quality and safety for years of durable play and collectability. All products and the materials used meet or exceed the strictest applicable national and international toy safety requirements.

Ages 3-8