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Mammals Kingdom: Animalia Phylum: Chordata Subphylum:  Vertebrata Class: Mammalia Back to Animals Mammals are a particular class of animal. What makes an animal a mammal are several things. First they must have glands that give milk. This is to feed their babies. Second they are warm-blooded. Third mammals have fur or hair. Human are mammals and so are dogs, whales, elephants, and horses. Mammals live in all sorts of places including the ocean, underground, on land. Some mammals, bats for example, can actually fly. Most mammals give birth to live young (instead of laying eggs like birds or reptiles). Most mammals have teeth with the exception of the ant eater which doesn't have any teeth. The largest mammal is the Blue Whale which lives in the ocean and can grow to over 80 feet long. The largest land mammal is the elephant followed by the rhino and the hippo (which does spend a lot of time in the water). The smallest mammal is the Kitty's hog-nosed bat. This bat is 1.2 inches long and weighs less than 1/2 a pound. It is also called the bumblebee bat. Mammals have unique brains and are often very intelligent. Humans are the most intelligent. Other intelligent mammals include the dolphin, the elephant, the chimpanzee, and the pig. That's right pigs are thought to be one of the smartest animals. Marsupials are special types of mammals that carry their young in a pouch. Some marsupials include the kangaroo, the koala bear, and the opossum. Mammals that eat meat are called carnivores. Carnivores include lions, tigers, seals, and the largest carnivore mammal which is the polar bear. Mammals that eat only plants are called herbivores. Some herbivores are cows, elephants, and giraffes. Mammals that eat both meat and plants are called omnivores. Humans are omnivores. Fun Facts About Mammals A giraffe's tongue is 20 inches long. They use it to clean their own ears. A hard working mole can dig a hole up to 300 feet deep over night. A whales heart beats very slowly. As slow as once every 6 seconds. Beavers can hold their breath for up to 15 minutes. Drivers actually kill more deer than hunters do. Even though it has a hump, a camel's spine is straight. For more about mammals: Polar Bears - the giant white terror Dolphins - fun, playful, smart mammal of the sea Hippos - fat, but fast Elephants - the largest land mammal Lions - This big cat is King of the Jungle Giraffes - The tallest animal on earth Mammal - Encyclopedia Junior - All sorts of info on Mammals for kids. Back to Animals

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