A lobster"s hard shell provides excellent protection against hungry predators. Much like a snail"s, the lobster"s shell grows from its body. When it breaks, the lobster wiggles out of it and grows a new one within a few weeks. The Incredible Creatures Collection features Extra large, soft, playful, true-to-life vinyl replicas of some of the most amazing creatures in the world. Excellent learning tool to introduce young children to our delicate and often endangered inhabitants of our planet. A fun way to spark the innate curiosity of a child. Each replica is finely hand painted and accurate down to the last detail.