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The turkey from the Schleich® Farm World is a classic. In the USA and Canada it is one of the most popular animals! Turkeys are part of the pheasa...

The dromedary from Schleich® Wild Life has, like in nature, just one hump. It is also known as a one-humped camel! Dromedaries live in the deserts...

Domestic geese are descended from wild grey geese. They are very loyal animals who feel most comfortable in large flocks of geese and remain with t...

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...

During the day, goats' pupils narrow to almost rectangular, horizontal slits. This is used to protect their eyes from too much sunlight. With their...

The Plesiosaurus was a prehistoric reptile that lived in the sea and fed mainly on fish! It wasn't just its long neck that made this dinosaur stan...

The Pteranodon was one of the largest pterosaurs in the Cretaceous period! The striking bony crest on the rear of its head provided a counterweigh...

The Indian rhinoceros lives in Northeast India! Its thick folds of skin make it unmistakable, as though it were wearing thick armour. Contrary to ...

Giraffe bulls are the largest land animals, reaching heights of up to six metres. Their necks can be two and a half metres long and they can weigh ...

Braunvieh cows are a domestic cattle breed that originated in Switzerland! They have been reared in the Alpine region for many centuries. Braunvie...

Cows are very sensitive animals. Calves are protected by their mothers, who are immediately there for them if they are afraid or if they cry out in...

Golden retrievers are medium-sized, intelligent and friendly dogs with a honey-colored coat. These sociable and sporty dogs are friendly -- and a b...

The great white shark is the largest predatory fish on the planet. Their teeth consist of several rows. When one of its sharp, triangular teeth bre...

Crocodiles are the largest reptiles in the world and the closest living relatives of birds (!), with whom they share a lineage from the archosaurs!...

Cows can’t understand human language, but they can distinguish between a friendly and an unfriendly tone of voice. They can also tell from the tone...

All fowl have a crest on their head. It consists of a flap of skin and is particularly large and noticeable on cocks. The serrated comb, which look...

Piglets are born with numerous siblings. Usually a litter comprises 10-14 animals! Pigs are very social animals and care lovingly for their litter...

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 l...

At the 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 themse...