Schleich: Giraffe, Male - Ages 3+

Fun Fact

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.

Scientific facts

• Global Home: Africa
• Conservation Status: Vulnerable

Details

• Schleich® playsets and figurines inspire children to play imaginatively and freely. Even the experts agree!
• The Schleich® figurines are modeled in detail and look almost exactly like their animal models. Also perfect for educationally valuable play.
• This item is part of the WILD LIFE WORLD theme world and is suitable for children aged 3-8.
• Dimensions: 5 x 1.7 x 6.7 inch

Giraffe bulls are so large, they can put their head through the window of the second floor of a building and say "hello". Their tongue is up to 50 centimetres long, is desensitized to prickly leaves, and has an unusual colour: it is dark blue. This colour helps protect it from sunburn when giraffes use it to wrap around and pluck leaves. Even animals as large as giraffes need to sleep between meals. When there is no threat of danger, they lie down for a nap, but in the wilderness they mainly sleep standing up. Giraffe bulls are the largest land animals, reaching heights of up to six metres. Their necks can be two and a half meters long and they can weigh up to 250 kilograms. Nevertheless - just like us human beings - they only have seven cervical vertebrae.

Schleich® is a German toy company, and we bring realism to a new level. Our high quality, immersive playworlds open up a world of imaginative possibilities to toddlers and kids through safe and educational play. All Schleich products are carefully designed to inspire healthy and creative pretend play for children as both a single toy or part of a larger collection. All products and the materials used meet or exceed the strictest applicable national and international toy safety requirements. We are the world’s leading figurine company, and currently offer six different themed worlds and over 300 products designed to teach and inspire kids as they move through developmental stages. From the realistic worlds of Farm World, Wild Life and Horse Club to the mystical realms of bayala® and Eldrador® Creatures, we put The World in Your Hands.

Recommended for ages 3-8.