Ostriches are the largest living species of bird. Although they can't fly, they have very good vision and hearing, which means they can sense predators like lions from a great distance and quickly speed away. An ostrich can run up to forty miles per hour. Even if they don't manage to get away, though, their powerful kicks help defend them.
Fun Facts: The weight of one ostrich egg is equal to two dozen chicken eggs.

• Approximate Dimensions: 4.5×2.5×5.3 cm
• Part of the Schleich Wild Life range
• 3+ years
• True to life modelling and meticulously handpainted

Schleich products are developed with the assistance of parents, teachers and children and are therefore especially designed for children’s hands. The design of Schleich products is as realistic and naturalistic as possible. This enables children to experience the large variety of nature – from domestic animals on a farm to wild animals in the jungle.