Orang-utans are highly intelligent apes who can recognise their own reflection. They can also use tools. For example, they might stick a long branch vertically into a lake to find out how deep it is, or use it to make a bridge over marshy ground before they cross.Fun Fact: When it rains, orang-utans hold leaves over their heads to prevent them from getting wet.

Schleich products are made of various plastics and paints. These are carefully selected on the basis of the specific requirements. Among the most important plastics types we use are polyvinyl chloride (PVC), thermoplastic elastomers (TPE), actrylnitril butadiene styrene (ABS) and other typical plastics for toys. Starting at the material suppliers, there is strict scrutiny from our quality assurance representatives. The paints used are perfectly adapted to the various types of plastic and have the greatest mechanical and chemical resistance. They ensure that Schleich products last a long time and make all of our products resistant to perspiration, saliva and wear – meaning they are completely safe to play with. The product is released for production only when it meets all the laws, standards and guidelines.