Schleich African Elephant Female 14761

African female elephant from Schleich Wild Life.Elephants are known as thick-skinned animals. But their skin is so sensitive that it can get sunburned. This is why elephants usually throw several layers of clay on themselves. This comfortable "cooling package" also protects against the scorching heat. Despite their large ears, elephants do not hear better than other animals, but their ears help them cope with the African heat. When they blow with their ears, the blood cools down and gives them coolness.African baby elephants spend 20 to 22 months in their mother's body before seeing the light of day. Elephant females have the longest gestation period of all mammals.An elephant herd often consists of ten to twelve animals and is led by an experienced female.Dimensions: 14.6 x 7.5 x 9.1 cmNot recommended for children under 3 years.