Schleich Wild Life 14874 Gürteltier

Schleich® Wild Life: Armadillo

With its thick, scaly armour, the armadillo is truly unique. It covers its entire body, leaving only its pointed nose and eyes exposed. The long nose gives it away: the armadillo has a keen sense of smell to sniff out insects even when they are buried deep in the ground. It doesn't mind the heat. After all, it is at home in South America and is used to hot days.

The armadillo is unmistakable and certainly has a very descriptive name. Its thick, scaly armour is made up of several belts that wrap around its entire body. It looks kind of cute. Especially when it runs nimbly across the desert on its short legs. It has probably spotted a tasty morsel with its sensitive nose. It loves to eat insects. The armadillo can hold its breath for up to six minutes while digging them out of their underground hiding places! After that, we have to admit, it really has earned its meal.

Features:

• Age Recommendation: 3-8 years
• Dimensions: 7.6 x 2 x 3 cm