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Before becoming a butterfly, the caterpillar goes through a fascinating stage of its life cycle . A tireless devourer of leaves, this small creature feeds to accumulate the energy necessary for its metamorphosis. Thanks to its powerful mandibles, it eats several times its weight every day and can even multiply its size by 1,000 in a few days !
The caterpillar moves thanks to its many small legs and its ventral prolegs equipped with tiny hooks that allow it to cling securely to plants. Some species are true champions of camouflage , imitating twigs or snakes to escape predators. Observed closely, it reveals the astonishing diversity of the insect world and raises awareness of biodiversity among young and old.
This Papo caterpillar figurine faithfully reproduces the insect's segmented and flexible body as well as its colorful details. Perfect as an educational toy or teaching figurine , it allows you to explain the caterpillar-butterfly metamorphosis , to complete a collection of garden animals or to invent stories inspired by nature. A must-have for discovering the world of insects and awakening children's curiosity.
Before becoming a butterfly, the caterpillar goes through a fascinating stage of its life cycle . A tireless devourer of leaves, this small creature feeds to accumulate the energy necessary for its metamorphosis. Thanks to its powerful mandibles, it eats several times its weight every day and can even multiply its size by 1,000 in a few days !
The caterpillar moves thanks to its many small legs and its ventral prolegs equipped with tiny hooks that allow it to cling securely to plants. Some species are true champions of camouflage , imitating twigs or snakes to escape predators. Observed closely, it reveals the astonishing diversity of the insect world and raises awareness of biodiversity among young and old.
This Papo caterpillar figurine faithfully reproduces the insect's segmented and flexible body as well as its colorful details. Perfect as an educational toy or teaching figurine , it allows you to explain the caterpillar-butterfly metamorphosis , to complete a collection of garden animals or to invent stories inspired by nature. A must-have for discovering the world of insects and awakening children's curiosity.
Once Upon a Time There was Papo
For almost 25 years now, Papo has been helping children to grow 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 our first princesses, princes, dragons and knights. Thanks to the originality of its products and the extreme care taken with product quality and safety, Papo has won children and parents over the years. Papo is now a reference in the world of model figures and continues to develop new ranges to inspire the imaginations of children all around the world. In an age of mass consumption and throwaway goods, Papo continues to produce fine quality toys that last over time and can be passed on from generation to generation.