Elephant

Size (approx):     13.8 x 4 x 9.9cm

As all animals are hand carved and hand painted, they are each unique. This is part of the beauty and value of Wudimals®. There will always be very slight variations in fine details, so no one else in the world has exactly the same animal as you!

Suitable from age: 3 years+

Habitat & Facts

There are three species currently recognised: the African bush elephant, the African forest elephant, and the Asian elephant. African elephants have larger ears whereas Asian elephants have smaller ears. Features of all elephants include a long trunk, tusks, large ear flaps, massive legs, and tough but sensitive skin. The trunk, is used for breathing, bringing food and water to the mouth, and grasping objects. Elephants are herbivores, which means they eat plants. They eat a wide variety of different plants and plant parts. Their diet depends heavily on where they live, what is available, and what season it is. Some common foods include grasses, palms, legumes, flowers, fruits, roots, bamboo, and more. Some feed on farmers crops, like sugarcane. They live in savannas, grasslands, rainforests, scrub forests, deciduous forests, and more.

Conservation Status

Indian Elephant: Endangered | Sri Lankan Elephant: Endangered | African Elephant: Vulnerable | Bornean Elephant: Endangered | Asian Elephant: Endangered | Sumatran Elephant: Critically Endangered | Forest Elephant: Vulnerable | Savanna Elephant: Vulnerable.

Care

Wipe clean with a damp cloth. Do not submerge in water. Do not leave outside. Do not leave on or near a heat source such as a radiator.