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Animals & Animal Care

Observe animals carefully, understand their needs and protect habitats. Pictures and models explain features; respect distance and leave examinations to professionals.

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Puschel and Flauschi in the museum. Dog models in loose and crouching postures; a figure gives them space.

What can a dog’s body language show us?

Consider posture, sounds and situation together; respect space rather than translating single signals like words.

Ages 6–10 · Discover together

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Puschel and Flauschi in the museum. Lion pride museum model with adults, cubs and different activities.

How do lions live together?

A mane is a striking feature. Groups, food and habitats also matter to a lion’s life.

Ages 6–10 · Discover together

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Puschel and Flauschi in the museum. The same tiger against a plain background and among plants and shadows.

Why do tigers have stripes?

The pattern helps with camouflage. Specialists can also recognise individual tigers by their stripes.

Ages 6–10 · Discover together

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Puschel and Flauschi in the museum. Movement models with flexed and extended backs and a long tail during turns.

How can cheetahs sprint so skilfully?

Their bodies suit short fast runs. Hunting also involves how they accelerate, brake and turn.

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The two Wusels stand attentively at a museum case containing adult horse and adult pony models; Puschel holds a notebook.

Is a pony simply a young horse?

Small size and young age are different things. A pony can already be fully grown.

Ages 6–10 · Discover together

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Puschel and Flauschi in the museum. Veterinary learning station with a plush dog, stethoscope chest piece and carrier.

What happens during a visit to the vet?

Share observations, let professionals examine the animal and ask questions: a visit involves cooperation.

Ages 6–10 · Discover together

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Puschel and Flauschi in the museum. Dolphin cutaway at the water surface: its blowhole leads air to symbolic lungs.

Why do dolphins surface to breathe?

Using the common bottlenose dolphin as an example, explore air breathing, sound and changing groups.

Ages 6–10 · Discover together

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Puschel and Flauschi in the museum. Baleen model: water flows out through fringes while small prey stays inside.

How do whales eat without teeth?

Baleen whales filter food with special plates. Toothed whales use other approaches.

Ages 6–10 · Discover together

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Puschel and Flauschi in the museum. Nesting models in tubes and soil; flowers provide food.

Who benefits from an insect hotel?

Tubes may help some solitary bees. Flowers and natural nesting places remain important.

Ages 6–10 · Discover together

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Puschel and Flauschi in the museum. Snake model separates scent-gathering tongue from venom gland, duct and tooth.

Is a snake’s tongue a venomous sting?

A tongue gathers clues from the surroundings. Venomous snakes use other body parts to deliver venom.

Ages 6–10 · Discover together

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Flauschi points from outside towards a European garden spider teaching model under museum glass; Puschel watches with a notebook.

Discover the European garden spider

Eight walking legs, two body sections and an orb web: look closely without disturbing a spider.

Ages 6–10 · Discover together

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Puschel and Flauschi in the museum. Habitat models compare food, nesting places and connecting both needs.

Species conservation needs habitats

An animal needs more than a memorable name: food, shelter and a suitable habitat belong together.

Ages 6–10 · Discover together

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