Animals

Jaguars and leopards with black coats are called black panthers. Despite their black coats, they still have the characteristic flower-shaped markin...

During the day, goats' pupils narrow to almost rectangular, horizontal slits. This is used to protect their eyes from too much sunlight. With their...

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...

Dimensions: 5.59 x 1.89 x 3.54 inch (W x D x H)Bulls have been the symbol of Spain for centuries. They can weigh well over 1,000 kg and are extreme...

The Schleich figures are modelled with attention to detail, hand-painted with care, and provide educationally valuable playtime. In order to become...

The Siberian tiger is the largest big cat in the world and can grow up to three metres long from its nose to the tip of its tail. Fun Fact:Tiger cu...

Cheetahs are perfectly adapted to the savannah. They only need to drink water every three to four days.Cheetahs are excellent hunters. First of all...

Holsteiners have powerful hindquarters that allow them to jump very high. They often win medals at the Olympic Games and other major equestrian eve...

Texas longhorns have the longest horns of any cattle. Texas longhorns have the longest horns of any cattle. The first signs of the horns can be se...

Braunvieh cows are a domestic cattle breed that originated in Switzerland. They have been reared in the Alpine region for many centuries. Braunvieh...

Why do giraffes have spots? It is hard to imagine that they would serve as camouflage for such large animals. But it is true: From afar, giraffes l...

Lions are the only big cats whose males have a mane which makes them clearly distinguishable from females of the species. Fun Fact:It takes five ye...

Zebras live in the African savannah and belong to the horse family. Each zebra has a unique fur coat pattern consisting of black and white stripes....

The German shepherd is one of the cleverest breeds of dog, with only the border collie and the poodle being considered more intelligent. Fun Fact: ...

The ancestors of today's Friesians which originally came from the Netherlands bravely carried knights into battle, worked modestly in farming and w...

Labrador Retrievers enjoy a swim and are frequently described as water dogs.Labrador Retrievers enjoy a swim and are frequently described as water ...

There are 65 kangaroo species - ranging from the small tree-kangaroo to the red giant kangaroo, which is the largest of all. When it stands upright...

Described as a cat-like canine, foxes have eyes similar to a cat's and like to pounce on their prey. Thanks to their keen sense of hearing, foxes c...

The golden retriever, one of the most popular dog breeds, has a long history. The credit for the development of this breed is due to Lord Tweedmout...

Clydesdale foals are already almost a metre tall at birth.Clydesdales grow more slowly than other horse breeds. The foals aren't fully grown until ...

Alligators are easy to recognise because the teeth in their lower jaw are not visible from the side. Fun Fact:From the side, it looks like the alli...

Arabian horses were bred by Bedouins and lived with the families in the desert - sometimes they even slept in their tents! Today these remarkable h...

The polar and grizzly bears are the largest animal predators on Earth. Weighing more than 500 kilos with a length of almost 3 meters, this bear is ...

At the time of their birth, baby giraffes already weigh 50 kilograms and fall from a height of two metres to the ground. But they don't hurt themse...