Ostriches are the world's largest flightless birds with long legs, long necks and light airy feathers. They are massive birds in both height and weight. To make up for their inability to fly, ostriches are capable of running at up to 43 mph. They can kick with their powerful legs. They use their keen eyesight to spot predators from a distance and will run away before they can be caught. Areas with dense vegetation can obstruct their escape routes. Ostriches are primarily herbivores but they will occasionally eat insects as well. They feed mainly on seeds, flowers, grasses and fruits. When they feed on insects, their most common prey is locusts, particularly during swarms. They live in savannahs, semi-arid climates, deserts and semi-deserts across Africa. Ostriches avoid forested areas.
They are found in pockets across the African continent. They are not present in the forested areas close to the equator, but can be found north of this in Sub-Saharan open habitat. They are also found in southern areas of Africa.
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| Conservation Status | Least concern |
| Play Value | Wudimals are the perfect realistic wooden animal toy to encourage creativity and imagination. They help to build fine-motor and hand-eye coordination skills and can help to develop children's language skills through story-telling and conversations. Children can learn about the natural world around them as well as farther afield and discover the uniqueness and beauty of the natural world as well as the need for its preservation. 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! |
| Care & Maintenance | 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. |
| Independent Review | These are the views of the independent Good Toy Guide experts on the play value of our animals: "These wooden collectible animal figures are fantastic for open-ended and imaginative play, which is the superfood of a healthy play diet. This is because it provides so many opportunities for children to build social skills, make sense of the world around them and develop language. As they play together and form a story, children have to negotiate roles, listen to others, use creativity and practice speech to communicate what is happening. The animals also feature beautiful detailing including ridges and curves which makes them very tactile and calming to touch. They proved very sturdy too, standing up to vigorous and messy play. It would be lovely to build up a collection of the figures over time to play with, that could then be handed down between family or friends." |
| Technical Details | Size: 5.8 x 3 x 7.4cm* | Weight: 18g* | Sales Unit: 1 piece | EAN: 0701575410002 | Tarif No: 9503004910 | Certification: EN71 | UKCA | ASTM-F963 | AUS/NZ 8124 | REACH | CPSIA | Origin: China/Sri Lanka | Material: Wood | Labelling: Hang tag | Packaging: Individually in paper | Suitable from age 3+ | *approximate |