Schleich - Lioness

The Schleich Lioness figurine is a stunning, hand-painted model that brings one of nature's most powerful and skilled hunters to life. In the wild, lionesses are the primary hunters of the pride, using teamwork and stealth to ambush prey. They carefully creep up on their targets before launching a powerful sprint. Despite their vital role in hunting, it is the male lions who always eat first. This figurine is an ideal tool to introduce children to the fascinating social structure and hunting strategies of lions.

Educational Benefits:

• Teamwork and strategy: Teach children how lionesses work together in groups to hunt and catch prey.
• Adaptation for survival: Discuss how lionesses use stealth and speed to catch faster animals.
• Lion communication: Highlight the unique role of lionesses in roaring, and how their roar can be heard over 8 km away.

Classroom Ideas:

• Lioness role-play: Have children pretend to be lionesses hunting in a group, teaching them about stealth and teamwork.
• Comparison of hunting techniques: Compare the lioness's hunting strategy with other predators and discuss their strengths.
• Sound of the roar: Use the fun fact about the roar to simulate how far lionesses' roars can travel and what it might communicate.

Fun Fact:
Lionesses can also roar, and their roar can be heard from more than 8 km away.

Age Recommendation:
Suitable for children aged 3+ years