Schleich - Manatee Figurine

The Manatee from Schleich WILD LIFE is a herbivorous marine mammal with an enormous cylindrical body. The Manatee from Schleich WILD LIFE is a mammal that lives in tropical waters and feeds on seagrass, algae and other aquatic plants. Its closest relative is an elephant. Its front legs have evolved into fins over millions of years, while its hind legs have completely disappeared. The manatee’s tail is shaped like a paddle, whereas a dugong, which looks very similar, has a tail fluke that looks like a dolphin. The Manatee from Schleich WILD LIFE is a mammal that lives in tropical waters and feeds on seagrass, algae and other aquatic plants. Its closest relative is an elephant. Its front legs have evolved into fins over millions of years, while its hind legs have completely disappeared. The manatees tail is shaped like a paddle, whereas a dugong, which looks very similar, has a tail fluke that looks like a dolphin.InformationProduct Code is 14839Theme IceOceanProduct Type FigurinesFranchise Wild Lifeis this item a choking hazard Noneconservatiostatus VulnerablePrimary habitat Sea, CoastlineScientific name Trichechus manatus LinnaeusGlobal home AustraliaFUN FACT : Manatees can grow to be over 500 kg in weight. They are also known as sea cows.Suites Ages 3-8 Schleich figurines are modelled in the finest detail to help children learn while they play. This item is part of the WILD LIFE Theme world and is suitable for children aged 3-8