SCHLEICH Wild Life Asian Elephant Calf Toy Figure, 3 to 8 Years (14755)

Even though you cannot see it so well on the adult animals: Elephants have hair, especially on the head and the back. You can see the funny fuzzy hair on baby elephants particularly well.Asian elephants generally have significantly more hair on the head and back than their African relatives. The very fact that they have hair at all, is surprising. After all, a thick fur is well known for keeping you warm, which seems rather impractical in the tropical heat. Their hair is, however, very fine. When a fresh gust of wind blows through the thin fuzz, it cools them down. Elephants even have hairs on their tusks. Just like cat whiskers, they serve to sense the environment.The Schleich figures are modelled with attention to detail, lovingly hand-painted with care, and provide children with educationally valuable playtime.Features- Premium Quality- Motif: Asian Elephant Calf- Schleich Figurines are Modelled in the Finest Detail- Helps Children Learn While They Play- Suitable for Children Aged 3 to 8 YearsScientific Facts- Scientific Name: Elephas Maximus- Global Home: Asia- Conservation Status: Endangered- Primary Habitat: Subtropical Forest, Subtropical Shrubland, Subtropical GrasslandFun FactWhereas there are around 500,000 - 700,000 elephants living in Africa, there are only just under 40,000 animals in Asia.