The dolphin is a marine mammal belonging to the cetacean order. An excellent swimmer, it has lungs and can hold its breath for 20 minutes under the water. The small hole on its head known as the spiracle enables it to take in oxygen on the water's surface. It is also capable of diving to great depths. This is a very sociable animal which mainly lives in groups (from 15 to more than several hundred according to the species).
This is a definite advantage where protection from predators is concerned but also for hunting shoals of sardines or mackerel. Dolphins emit ultrasound and use echo-location (a kind of sonar) to find their way around and to detect the presence of obstacles or shoals of fish. They like to play and often display their joy with incredible leaps from the water.
Did you know that the dolphin is recognised as one of the world's most intelligent animals?
Features
- Premium Quality
- Motif: Playing Dolphin
- Type: Toy Figure
- Category Group: Toys
- Category Sub-Group: Vehicles, Figures and Playsets
- Group Gender: Child
- Gender: Unisex
- Size/Scale: One Size
- Colour: Grey
- Material: PVC
- Suitable for Children Three Years or Above
- Official Papo Licensed Merchandise
Item Notes
- Hand Painted Figurine
- Ideal Support for Play and Imagination
- Designed, Drawn and Developed in France
- Develops Dexterity and Sparks the Imagination
- Beautifully Finished and Durable
- Item Size (Estimated): 125 x 42 x 46 mm
- Item Weight (Estimated): 46g
Marine Life: Dive with humpback whales, jump in waves alongside dolphins, or become a frog man able to explore the depths of the ocean in search of magnificent specimens such as the clown fish or the majestic manta ray.
For almost 25 years now, Papo has been helping younger and older children to develop and to discover the world around them. Childhood is a time of dreams and adventures, and this was what we had in mind when we decided to create, invent, innovate with a wide range of animals or characters. One constant factor which has not changed over the years is quality (the quality of the sculptures and of the materials used) which has always been our watchword and will remain so.
Warning! To Be Used Under Direct Adult Supervision. Recommended Age Three Years and Above. Not Suitable for Children Under Three Years.