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The farmer begins tending to his animals very early in the morning. He has to feed them, muck out their stalls and put down new straw. The Black Angus bulls...
The Acrocanthosaurus was around the same size and weight as the Tyrannosaurus Rex and Giganotosaurus. Unlike many other dinosaurs, it had seven openings in its skull rather than five. It...
The Kentrosaurus was a peaceful herbivore, but it was far from defenseless. The sharp spikes on its neck and back were capable of inflicting serious injuries on predators. But most...
Tennessee Walkers are famous for their gaits, which are extremely pleasant for riders: the “walk”, the “running walk” and the “canter”. Even the foals instinctively know these gaits and love...
The rattlesnake is a dangerous venomous snake known for the rattling sound it makes with the end of its tail as a warning. Rattlesnakes have a rattle of rings on...
Pintos are often confused with Paint Horses, because they look very similar. However, Paint Horses are a specific breed, while pintos are defined by the appearance of their coat. This...
Clydesdales grow more slowly than other horse breeds. The foals aren’t fully grown until the age of seven or eight, instead of four or five. They then weigh over 1,000...
The Herrerasaurus was somewhat small compared with the Giganotosaurus and Spinosaurus, who lived much later on. It was only three to four metres long. In return, its legs were very...
Utahraptor was a fast, agile raptor, which would hunt herbivorous dinosaurs. On the second toe of its hind foot, it had an unusually long, crescent-shaped claw. Probably it helped it...
The Kentrosaurus is a smaller Stegosaurus with a length of 5 metres. It had plates and spines arranged in pairs on its back, which probably served to ward off enemies...
The domestic donkey comes originally from the African donkey. It copes well with hot temperatures and makes little demands on its food. It is often described as stubborn and stupid...
Cheetahs are the fastest land animals in the world. With their slim bodies and powerful, long legs, they can accelerate up to 120 km/h within a few seconds.Cheetahs are excellent...
Today, the Friesian mare Raja is being taken to her new stall. Her groom, Betty, leads her carefully into the spacious horse box. Then she gets into the pick-up, and...
The baby forest animals are just a few weeks old and love to spend all day playing. The black bear cub does somersaults on the meadow, the elk calf plays...
Thoroughbreds are very fast, slender racehorses that are descended from Arab horses. They are primarily used for flat racing. Since they are very sensitive to cold, they need a large...
Oryx antelopes live in extremely dry, hot deserts. They have slender horns, which are almost half as long as their bodies, and have a striking black and white "face mask"....
The leopard has flower-shaped, black spots on its fur and is confusingly similar to the jaguar. However, the jaguar's spots have a small white dot in the middle. A leopard...
The Stegosaurus was about as big as a coach: up to nine metres long and four metres high. For a long it was regarded as the least intelligent dinosaur, because...
Elephants have extremely flexible and strong trunks with 150,000 muscle fascicles. African elephants have two "gripping fingers" at the tip of the trunk, whereas Asian elephants only have one.The trunk...
Spotted hyenas might not be the most beautiful predators in the African savannah, but they are certainly the most successful. They live in clans of up to 80 animals and...
Rodeo bulls are given high-quality feed to ensure they are fit and healthy for the arena. At a weight of 700–1,000 kg, they are not exceptionally heavy, but they are...
Domestic cattle spend six to seven hours a day eating. They take short breaks every so often to chew cud. They find a peaceful spot on the pasture to do...
Labrador Retrievers enjoy a swim and are frequently described as water dogs. They have a topcoat of somewhat longer hair and a thick undercoat, which keeps out the water like...
Lipizzaner foals have dark coats when they are born. They only go white after six to ten years. However, sometimes Lipizzaners retain their brown coat. There are always a couple...
Huskies are a highly active, energetic breed of dog whose ancestors came from extremely cold and hostile areas of Siberia.As passionate sled dogs, Huskies love to be out in the...
After birth, the calves are lovingly licked dry by their mothers in their stall. After just a few days, they can join the other cows out on the pasture to...
By the age of three, Haflinger foals are already almost fully grown. However, they may still grow by another three to six centimetres before their fifth birthday.At birth, Haflinger foals...
The German Shepherd dog was originally bred to herd sheep. But no matter what task you give it, it will take on any challenge enthusiastically and master it with unparalleled...
Giant pangolins are very peculiar mammals that look like giant fir cones or artichokes. They usually walk on two legs which makes them look a bit like a hunchbacked person.The...
Brachiosaurus translated means “arm lizard”. It acquired the name, because its front legs were significantly longer than its hind legs. As such, its long neck pointed automatically upwards and it...
The most famous species of fox is the red fox, which has a characteristic red coat and white chest. Its large, bushy tail helps the small predator keep its balance...
Dalmatians come from Croatia and are large, slender, elegant dogs. Their incredible spots are as unique as human fingerprints. Dalmatians are primarily cuddly family dogs, but they can also be...
This Arctic wolf has long, dense guard hairs and a thick, warming undercoat to protect it from the icy cold. The Arctic wolf lives in the Canadian Arctic islands and...
Andalusian foals aren’t fully grown until the age of six or seven. This is significantly later than foals from other horse breeds. In the first few years, they are gently...
Newborn baby elephants already weigh 100 kilograms and are 90 centimetres tall. After just half an hour they can stand on their own legs and run with the herd. Baby...
The little girl is completely enchanted by the little English Thoroughbred foal that is prancing around on the pasture. She’s incredibly proud that she’s allowed to feed it from a...
The Iceland horse is particularly popular with children because it has more the size of a pony. It is so powerful that it also carries adults with ease. In his...
Pandas always have a big appetite. They eat at least 10 kg of bamboo each day. However, they don’t digest much of it, since bamboo is low in nutrients. That...
Children can discover wild animals with the Wild Life Starter Set. The life-like Schleich animals with elaborate detail stimulate children to play creatively, allowing them to come up with their...
Orang-utans are highly intelligent apes who can recognise their own reflection. They can also use tools. For example, they might stick a long branch vertically into a lake to find...
Analogous to its name, the Texas Longhorn bull has handlebar-like horns on its head.Prized for their beauty and intelligence, Texas Longhorns are a unique breed with much to offer. Sold...
Giraffe bulls are the largest land animals, reaching heights of up to six metres. Their necks can be two and a half metres long and they can weigh up to...
The saltwater crocodile is the most dangerous of all crocodiles. It holds the record for the largest crocodile: It can weigh up to a ton, as much as a small...
Only Andalusians that are listed in the studbook can be designated a Pure Spanish Horse (PRE). In order to be listed, they have to undergo a registration and selection process....
Alligators are easy to recognise because the teeth in their lower jaw are not visible from the side. The alligator is a dangerous predator with exceptionally strong jaw muscles. Only...
All fowl have a crest on their head. It consists of a flap of skin and is particularly large and noticeable on cocks. The serrated comb, which looks like a...
Labrador Retrievers are friendly, good-natured dogs who enjoy swimming. In water they use their tail like a rudder; it is often called their "otter tail". Labrador Retrievers enjoy fetching balls...
