Schleich - African elephant calf

Introducing the Schleich African Elephant Calf, a beautifully detailed figurine designed to ignite your child's imagination and inspire a love for wildlife. This exquisite model captures the essence of baby elephants in their natural habitat, making it an ideal educational toy for toddlers aged 3 years and up. As children explore the world of African wildlife, they can learn about the clumsy yet adorable nature of baby elephants. Did you know that a newborn elephant can gain over a kilo in weight every day while suckling from its mother for the first year? This realistic elephant calf figurine provides a hands-on learning experience that mimics real-life scenarios, such as how adult elephants protect their young from predators. The Schleich African Elephant Calf showcases meticulous craftsmanship and vibrant colors, ensuring it stands out in any toy collection or playroom. Perfect for playing, storytelling, or even as a stunning display piece, this figurine is a must-have for animal lovers and collectors alike. Encourage curiosity and foster creativity with this delightful elephant calf, making it a perfect gift for birthdays or special occasions. Explore our wide selection of Schleich products at Smartfox NZ and help your little ones discover the wonders of wildlife, one figurine at a time.

Baby elephants are still quite clumsy after their birth and must first learn how to handle their trunks. They are still not able to feed themselves with it, so suckle from their mothers for the first year. In the process they gain a good kilo in weight each day. It is very important that they grow big quickly, because a lion or crocodile can hardly cause any harm to healthy, adult animals. If a predator does come dangerously close, the adults form a circle around the young. They are well protected in the middle.
Fun Fact: At birth, a baby elephant falls from a height of around 7 centimetres. But this doesn't harm it.
Suitable for ages 3 yrs+