Pack includes 3 x Zebras, 1 x Cheetah and a presentation box.
These lifelike animals add an element of realism to imaginary play spaces. Through engaging spaces, children are able to explore a variety of animal environments.
The animals will encourage children’s understanding of animal names, temperaments and their natural habitat. The inclusion of natural elements such as grasses, logs and soils will inspire children’s explorations and imaginative role play.
About Zebras
Zebras are single-hoofed animals that are native to Africa. Zebras are very closely related to horses and donkeys.The most prominent feature of zebras is the bold patterns on their coats. Zebras are generally thought to have white coats with black or brown stripes. It is believed that the zebra's stripes work like camouflage.
When zebras stand together, it is harder for predators to determine how many zebras are in the group.
Each zebra's stripes are unique. No two zebras have the same stripe pattern.
Zebras live in family groups led by a stallion, with several mares and offspring. Family groups (known as harems) sometimes get together to form loosely associated herds.
Known predators of zebras include lions, leopards, cheetahs and hyenas. When danger approaches, the stallion will alert the others with a high-pitched snort.
Zebras eat mostly grass, leaves and twigs.
Female zebras carry their young for a gestation period of 12 to 14 months. Baby zebras are called foals.
Zebras will have a lifespan of around 25 years.
About Cheetahs
Cheetahs are big cats and closely related to bobcats, lynxes and pumas. These graceful animals are identified by their unique black spots on gold or yellow coats and are known for their amazing speed.
The cheetah is the world's fastest land mammal. A sprinting cheetah can reach 72 km/h within 2.5 seconds.
Cheetahs are mostly found in sub-Saharan Africa and in eastern and southern African parks. Some of the animals can still be found in southern Algeria, northern Niger and Iran. They like dry, open grasslands where they can pick up speed to kill prey.
During daybreak and dusk, cheetahs spend their time stalking and catching prey. Usually, large cats go for the throat right away in a pursuit, but cheetahs do not do this. Instead, they will first run up to the animal and knock it over; then, they will suffocate their prey by clamping down on the throat. Cheetahs will hide the corpse so other animals won't steal it.
Cheetahs are carnivores, meaning their primary food is meat. The predators stick to smaller prey, such as gazelles, hares, young wildebeest, warthogs and birds. Cheetahs only need to drink water every three or four days.
Male cheetahs live in small groups called coalitions that usually consist of brothers. Female cheetahs are solitary animals and only spend time with their young.
Female cheetahs carry their young for a gestation period of around three months. On average, the mother will give birth to three young at once. Baby cheetahs are called cubs. As the cubs grow, the mother teaches them how to hunt. Cubs will stay with their mothers for one and a half to two years.
Cheetahs live for around 10 to 12 years.
Suitable for ages 3+ years
