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.