Mammals
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Birman
What has beautiful blue eyes and is a sacred animal of Burma? The Birman cat! Who can not love a cat that is affectionate, intelligent, and considered a sacred cat! Find out more abou…
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Guinea Pig
The Guinea Pig is originally found in the Andes mountains. Did you know in South America that Guinea pigs are a source of stable food? They are mostly kept as pets all around the worl…
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Hyena
You might have seen the Lion King and might have gotten a glimpse of how mischevious Hyenas might be, but what are they like in real life? See what characteristics of Hyenas were actu…
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Zonkey
Have you ever heard of a creature named Zonkey? Doesn't it sound like something mythical like a unicorn? Well it is real! A Zonkey is a hybrid of a male Zebra and a female Donkey. How…
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What are Mammals?
What is a mammal? Have you ever wondered what is it about us that makes us different from a reptile? Mammals are warm blooded creatures. There are approximately 5,400 species of mamma…
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Dusky Dolphin
The Dusky Dolphin is a small dolphin that is found near the southern hemisphere. Although the dusky dolphins may look like fish, they are actually mammals who breath air in and out of…
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Arctic Wolf
What does it feel like to live in a place such as the arctic circle? If you are an arctic wolf, that is your natural habitat! Did you know that the Arctic wolf spends five out of twel…
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Top 20 World Famous Animals
Just as there are famous celebrities, there are also famous animals! Do you know which animal is considered to be the greatest painter in history? Do you know which dog was the first …
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Fur Seal
Did you know that there are eight different species of fur seals around the world? These fur seals are more closely related to sea lions than real seals! Kids will learn more about th…
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Platypus
Did you know that the platypus is one of the only mammals that lays eggs? They are indigenious to Australia and Tasmania! Ask your kids why these characteristics make the Platypus an…
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Echidna
Which animal was named after a monster in Greek mythology? The echidna! The echidna is also known as the spiny ant-eater. It has a tongue that is 18cm long and can be whipped out at a…
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Tasmanian Devil
What looks like a wild dog but is related to the kangaroo? The Tasmanian devil is a native to the region of Tasmania in Australia! Word of caution: do not stress out a Tasmanian devil…
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Black Rhinoceros
The black rhinoceros is one of the larger rhinoceros from the species. Their horns have been known to reach more than 1.5 meters! Because it has poor sight, the black rhinoceros has a…
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Bengal Tiger
The Bengal Tiger is the second largest tiger in the world! It is a very dominant and carvinerous animal! The Bengal tiger is considered to be an endangered species with approximately …
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Pika
Pikas are small mammals that are found in the Northern Hemisphere. Pikas like to live in regions where there are few other animals. Find out more about Pikas!
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Beverly and Dereck Joubert: Life lessons from big cats
Beverly and Dereck Jouber travled through Africa to look at some of the world's biggest and coolest cats! See their story and all of the different species of cats they encountered on …
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Sharks Can Really Sniff out Their Prey, and This Is How They Do It
Children can read this article and learn how sharks find their food. New discoveries have been made by researchers to find how this is accomplished.