Icelandic ponies used to accompany wild Vikings on their raids throughout Europe and beyond. Even if today's animals like to take it easy, they still get a thirst for adventure...
From the legs of this Trakehner foal, it looks like his fur will eventually turn completely white. Until then, he and his friends will gallop all over your desk. Ages: 5+ Size: 10...
This handsome chocolate bay stallion with a little star is an Oldenburg, an athletic breed coveted in three-day eventing. He joined the Schleich line in 2022.
This Criollo mare has come a long way. The showjumping horse has arrived from sunny Argentina and first has to find its way around in your child's bedroom. Once it has warmed...
This Criollo foal is not only a born showjumping horse but, as a genuine Argentinian, it also has the tango in his blood. From day one, it dances lightly and sure-footedly. It...
You can see how temperamental the little foal is right away: trotting across the meadow on its long legs, it’s happily exploring the area. No wonder, it is a Peruvian...
With white socks on his hind legs, the otherwise pitch-black Noriker stallion looks really friendly. No wonder: These horses are known for their sweet nature. Has he won your heart...
With its brown spots and light coat, the spotted donkey looks really pretty and differs from its mostly gray or brown counterparts. Like them, however, the American donkey has the...
Don’t be afraid of the big black dog! The Great Dane is quite a trusting creature. It runs playfully through the meadow on its long legs. Maybe it’s chasing a...
The pretty Abyssinian cat with its light brown fur and large ears prefers to be out and about, climbing trees. Or it likes to chase leaves and twigs that the...
What a jolly fellow! This bull terrier would like to play all day long. With its strong hind legs, it jumps around and dances happily in circles. It really never seems to...
Brachiosaurus means "arm lizard" - it got this name because its hind legs were significantly shorter than its front legs. This meant that his neck, which was up to nine...
Aggressive and protective, grizzlies often feel threatened and live alone. They do congregate by bodies of water at times. Standing at eight feet tall and weighing one thousand pounds, grizzly...
Cheetahs are excellent hunters. First of all they approach their prey very carefully until they are within a few meters, then when the time is right, they run at lightning...
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...
It is not for nothing that foxes are considered cunning animals. They learn very quickly and can apply their knowledge quickly in dangerous situations. Nevertheless, they are very shy animals...
Wild boar have tusks that can inflict painful wounds on enemies like wolves and bears. In summer, wild boar like to wallow in mud to cool down. It also helps...
Raccoons are small but intelligent predatory animals. They learn very quickly and have a good memory. They are active at night, when they feed on small animals such as insects,...
Tarantulas are among the largest spiders in the world. In contrast to many other spiders, they do not spin a web, but lay in wait for their prey - especially...
Wombats are small marsupials that live on the Australian continent. Their body shape doesn’t make them look agile but they can be surprisingly fast. When they’re not grazing the small...
Did you know that platypuses only live in eastern Australia? They lay eggs, similar to birds. Once baby platypuses have hatched, they drink their mother's milk, which is why they are classified...
Badgers can weigh up to 15 kilograms and look a bit like little bears. Adult badgers can grow up to a metre long. They spend the day in their large burrows...
Warthogs originated in Africa and feed on berries, tubers, and roots. Warthogs have thick skin and fierce tusks that they use to protect themselves from predators. Ages: 3+ Size: 8.2 x 2.7...
Anteaters are solitary creatures, so they only meet up during mating season. After about 190 days, only one baby is born. At birth, babies weigh 1.1 to 1.6 kg and only...
The fur of the proboscis monkey is yellowish-brown on top and white on the underside of the body. Their arms, legs, and tail are grey. Proboscis monkeys reach a length of 60...
Vultures are large to very large birds of prey that feed mainly on animal carcasses. There are several families and subfamilies of these birds. Ages: 3+ Size: 6.1 x 3.7 x...
Did you know that the tapir is related to horses, rhinos and pigs? The shy animal is a loner who feels at home in the forest and water. If he doesn't feel...
A young tapir moves carefully through the thicket. His striped pattern will be lost over time. In return, the animal puts on a lot of weight. In the first few weeks, it might...
