Papo Asian Elephant Toy Figure

Product Description Following the extinction of its ancestor the Mammoth, the Asian elephant is today the world's largest land mammal after the African elephant! what distinguishes it from its African cousin are its shorter ears, its smaller size and its trunk, which has a single lip at the end while there are two on the African elephant. The trunk is actually an extension of their lip and nose, enabling them to communicate, carry water and food to their mouths, pull and carry branches, and to make sounds. Their tusks are comprised of ivory and enamel and are actually two teeth, which are used as a tool and as a defensive weapon in combat. Elephants live in herds of around 20 at a time and are LED by a matriarch, which is the oldest female in the Group. They spend most of their time looking for food. They mostly eat leaves, the branches of bushes or trees, fruit or bark. As an age-old symbol of wisdom, they are extremely well known for their intelligence and memory, which is where we get the expression "to have a memory like an elephant". From the Manufacturer The perfect start to your wild animal collection. This Asian elephant has his trunk pointing downward and has large tusks. The adult animals are about 5.5" long. More than 15 years ago, Papo decided to create animals, princesses, dragons and knights. They strive to manufacture long-lasting, beautiful toys. Quality of the design and materials used remains their main concern. Another special characteristic of their figurines is the care in the details and postures, which gives the impression that the figurines are animated. Each are hand painted and are manufactured to very strict specifications. Lastly, Papo figures are created to assist the support of play and development. The diversity of their products and the interaction of different worlds also stimulate the creativity and imagination of children of all ages.