Besides walruses and sea lions, the various types of seals include, of course, common seals. They don't spend much time on land, and usually swim in the icy waters of the North Atlantic and the Arctic Ocean. While hunting for fish and shellfish, common seals dive 200 m deep and can hold their breath for up to 30 minutes.

Fugleedderkoppene er blant de største edderkoppene i verden.

The peacock is undoubtedly the most elegant resident of the farm.

With its head held high, it struts majestically across the farmyard. It knows exactly how beautiful it is. It carries its long neck proudly and balances a lovely feather crown on its small head.

It spreads its long tail feathers into a stunning fan, showing off the vibrant blues, greens, and golds. Even the hens are amazed – their rooster can’t do that!

The peacock originally comes from India, but it also feels at home with Farmer Paul, as long as it has enough space to show off.

Ages 3+.

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Are hippos supposed to be here? There’s nothing to see. Yes, there!

Only the small ears and nostrils peek above the water. The hippo dozes comfortably there, cooling off. The African sun can be quite hot. The gray giant therefore prefers to spend its time in the water. Here it moves almost weightlessly – and with that massive body!

It only comes ashore at night to graze on a meadow. It lumbers along with its heavy body on short legs. But don’t underestimate it. The hippo can also move surprisingly fast on land once it gets going. Watch out!

Ages 3+.

Snart hopper oteren tilbake i vannet for å jakte på fersk fisk. Fersk fisk er det beste den vet. Den er så flink til å svømme at den fanger byttet uten problemer. Oterens tykke, oljete pels beskytter den mot kulden i vannet – det renner rett og slett av. Jeg er ganske sikker på at den også vil teste ut badekaret ditt.

The American wolf lifts its nose to the wind and pricks its sharp ears attentively. Could it smell something? It calls the pack together with a howl – it’s time to hunt!

The wolf silently stalks its prey. It is not alone. It knows its pack is close by. Side by side, they roam the wilderness and surround their prey. They can even take on much larger bison. Together they are strong!

Ages 3+.

Disse pingvinungene er ganske ville! Den eldste pingvinungen kan ikke få nok av issklien. Han setter utfor den glatte issklien igjen og igjen. Og plask – der landet han i vannet. Han svømmer raskt tilbake til isflaket med sklien. Vent, hva er det som knaker? Å, det er den lille pingvinungen som klekkes ut fra egget. Han vil straks være med på moroa til pingvinfamilien. Han er så søt der han vagger klossete opp skråningen til isvippen.

The North Atlantic Right whale swims slowly through the sea with its small front flippers. It keeps its large body on course with its broad, transverse tail fin. It only travels around 8 km per hour. It swims slowly, because as it glides through the water, it filters small crabs and fish called Krill through the sieve in its mouth, which it then eats with relish. A full meal takes quite a long while for a giant like him. After all, the sea giant weighs up to 100 tons, so its appetite for krill is neverending!

Se, en ildsalamander! Alle som får øye på dette vakre amfibiet i skogen eller langs en bekk, kan anse seg som heldige. Den beveger seg nemlig stort sett rundt om natten. Om dagen liker den å gjemme seg i et hull i bakken eller i en hule. På grunn av det slående svarte og gule mønsteret holder de fleste dyr seg unna den. De vet at det er en advarsel om at den kan være giftig. Dette eksemplaret kan imidlertid trygt klappes av venner.

The panda cub peers curiously out of its black shiny eyes. It stretches its fat head and wiggles its small, black ears a little. Was that something that it heard? Maybe it’s looking for its mother, the giant panda. Right now, she’s busy foraging in the bamboo forest. There are a few forests in China, where the panda cub feels at home. Just as well, because the little panda already loves to eat bamboo shoots.

The Indian rhinoceros lives in Northeast India. Its thick folds of skin make it unmistakable, as though it were wearing thick armour. Contrary to its African relatives, however, it is very calm and peaceful. It spends most of its time eating grass, twigs, leaves, branches, and fruits.

The orca is a large, toothed whale that belongs to the dolphin family. Its black and white colouring makes its unmistakable. Animals swimming under it don't recognise it, because the surface of the water is just as bright as its belly. And from above, you can hardly tell its apart from the sea floor thanks to its black back.

Babyelefanter er fortsatt ganske klønete etter fødselen og må først lære å håndtere snabelen sin. De er fortsatt ikke i stand til å mate seg selv med den, så de dier fra mødrene sine det første året. I prosessen legger de på seg et drøyt kilo hver dag. Det er svært viktig at de vokser raskt, for en løve eller krokodille kan neppe forårsake noen skade på sunne, voksne dyr. Hvis et rovdyr er farlig nær, danner de voksne en sirkel rundt ungene. De er godt beskyttet i midten.

Til tross for kamuflasjeflekkene i pelsen deres forblir ikke sjiraffer alltid uoppdaget av rovdyr. Men de vet å forsvare seg og kan sparke hardt med hovene på forbeina. De gjør hovedsakelig dette hvis de ønsker å beskytte barna sine, siden voksne dyr sjelden blir angrepet. Alle som har en mulighet til å se på sjiraffer på tett hold kan lett skille mellom hunner og hanner. De er noe mindre og har tynne horn med en liten pelstuft på toppen. Hannsjiraffer har derimot tykke horn uten pels på toppen.

The black and white Indri opens its yellow button eyes attentively and listens intently. It sits on all fours and waits for its turn. The Indris’ famous morning songs in Madagascar have just begun. Of course it wants to join in! Every morning, the friends sing beautiful, melodic songs. They can be heard up to two kilometers away. They enjoy singing. They also use song to mark their territory and communicate with each other. Shh, the concert is about to start!

The great white shark is the largest predatory fish on the planet. The way its teeth work is somewhat reminiscent of a revolver and they consist of several rows. When one of its sharp, triangular teeth breaks out of the front row, it is quickly replaced by another from the row behind it. New replacement teeth are constantly growing.

The dromedary from schleich® WILD LIFE has, like in nature, just one hump. It is also known as a one-humped camel.

Beltedyret er umulig å ta feil av, og det har virkelig et beskrivende navn. Den tykke skjellrustningen består av en rekke belter som omslutter hele kroppen. Det er ganske søtt. Spesielt når det løper kvikt over ørkensanden på de korte beina sine. Sannsynligvis har det fått ferten av en godbit med den følsomme nesen. Det beste den vet, er å spise insekter. Når beltedyret graver dem opp av jorden, kan det holde pusten i opptil seks minutter. Snakker om å jobbe for maten!

Grizzlybjørner er høye, sterke dyr, som kan bli opptil 2,4 meter høye og veie rundt 450 kg. De har en slags pukkel på ryggen og sterke bakbein. Grizzlybjørnen kan løpe i opptil 55 km i timen. De lever alene og kan ofte opptre aggressivt. Noen ganger samles de ved elver og innsjøer for å fange laks. Grizzlybjørnen er altetende og spiser fisk, planter og store pattedyr som elg, hjort og svartbjørn. De er også kjent for å stjele mat fra ulver eller mennesker.

Steinbukken klatrer rutinert opp og ned fjellsidene. Den plasserer hovene med omhu og beveger seg lett og spenstig i det utfordrende alpeterrenget. Alpesteinbukken beveger seg mer selvsikkert enn noe annet pattedyr i disse traktene, og den klatrer lett opp til høyder på 3500 meter! Når steinbukken blir sulten, klatrer den vanligvis ned igjen, ettersom de frodige alpeengene med sine smakfulle urter som regel ligger i lavere terreng.

The polar bear’s habitat is the Arctic. In winter, the temperature there can drop to -50° Celsius. Although its fur coat appears white, its hair is transparent and hollow on the inside. The air inside these hairs is warmed by the sun, so that polar bears do not freeze even at icy temperatures.

Koalas are quite the sleepy heads. They spend about 14 hours each day taking extensive naps. The rest of the time, they are busy eating eucalyptus leaves. They consume about a kilogram of them every day. They are very picky and will only go for 12 of the about 300 eucalyptus species.

The researcher loves going on field trips. There is so much to experience in nature! That is why his rucksack is always packed and ready for a new adventure. Right now, he is travelling through the Asian jungle. He is looking for Asian elephants. He looks through his binoculars and scans the area. There – between the trees, something moved! He looks closer and sure enough: slowly, a baby elephant emerges from between the trees. The researcher holds his breath in excitement. He has to stay completely still so he doesn't scare it away! From 4 years.

With its typical black and white fur pattern, the giant panda is a real beauty. Its legs and shoulders are black, the back and head are white. Its small ears and muzzle are especially cute and the fur around the eyes are black. What a great look!