Schleich – Platypus

The Platypus from Schleich® WILD LIFE is one of the few egg-laying mammals. It is native to Australia. It lives in rivers and lakes, feeding on prawns, insects and worms. Its wide bill looks similar to that of a duck. The bill senses the electrical signals of other animals and allows prey to be tracked down. Compared to other mammals, the Platypus has a very low body temperature of only 32 degrees Celsius.

• The platypus from Schleich Wild Life is one of the few egg-laying mammals. His native to Australia. It lives there in rivers and lakes and feeds on crabs, insects and worms. Its wide beak is reminiscent of a duck’s beak.
• With it, it detects the electrical signals of other animals and can detect prey. Unlike other mammals, the platypus has a very low body temperature of only 32 degrees Celsius.
• The only other mammal to lay eggs is the ant hedgehog.
• The Schleich figures are modelled in detail and stand for educational play.
• The item belongs to the theme world of Wild Life and is suitable for children between 3-8 years.