Papo France Nautilus

With its spiral shell and tentacles, the nautilus is one of the oldest marine animals still present on Earth. A true living fossil, it has existed for over 400 million years.

Surprisingly, unlike octopuses and squids, the nautilus has an external shell divided into chambers filled with gas and liquid, which allows it to control its buoyancy. It lives primarily in the depths of the Pacific Ocean and sometimes comes up at night to feed on fish, crustaceans, and carrion. Slow-moving and discreet, it protects itself from predators by withdrawing completely into its shell. Its beauty and rarity make it a symbol of marine biodiversity worth preserving.

This Papo figurine faithfully recreates the nautilus: finely sculpted spiral shell, realistic tentacles and elegant silhouette. An ideal model to enrich a collection of marine animals, invent underwater stories or educate children about the discovery of ancient species.

• Measurements: 2.95L x 1.5W x 1.77H inches