The mammals category houses sites about all mammals that exist, including marine mammals. Marine mammals should not be listed in the Marine Life category.
There are a total of 4,060 mammals all together, living species. There are some defining characteristics that make a mammal a mammal.
1) Mammary glands are what makes a mammal a mammal. It is responsible for the process of lactation, or the production of milk. This helps mothers feed their young. 2) The presence of hair or fur for the purpose of insulation is also a defining characteristic. It helps maintain temperature.
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Take a virtual tour to discover fun facts about animals, read general information, and view photographs.
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Description of badgers, their family life, and about their living space (setts). Includes photographs, and tips for seeing them in the wild.
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Find information on four major groups of mammals; further facts on placental mammals includes fossil records and ecology.
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Learn about wildlife in New Zealand. Includes articles, games, and quizzes.
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A variety of short slides on many mammals of interest ranging from the African elephant to the Wolverine and Zebra. Pictures included as well.
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Information concerning mammals from hoofed to gnawing. Also lists mammals who are on the protected list.
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Shows the respiratory system of several animals, including man.
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Contains articles on many mammals with hyperlinked citations.
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Research on marine mammals, with emphasis on the order of Cetacea. Find out why porpoises, dolphins, and whales belong to this order of species.
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Non-profit organization directed at the support and initiation of research and information concerning wolverines.
[ Teens/Mature Teens ]
Shows the respiratory system of several animals, including man.
[ Kids/Teens ]
Learn about wildlife in New Zealand. Includes articles, games, and quizzes.
[ Kids/Teens ]
Take a virtual tour to discover fun facts about animals, read general information, and view photographs.
[ Teens/Mature Teens ]
Research on marine mammals, with emphasis on the order of Cetacea. Find out why porpoises, dolphins, and whales belong to this order of species.
[ Kids/Teens/Mature Teens ]
Find information on four major groups of mammals; further facts on placental mammals includes fossil records and ecology.
[ Teens/Mature Teens ]
Contains articles on many mammals with hyperlinked citations.
[ Kids/Teens ]
A variety of short slides on many mammals of interest ranging from the African elephant to the Wolverine and Zebra. Pictures included as well.
[ Kids/Teens/Mature Teens ]
Description of badgers, their family life, and about their living space (setts). Includes photographs, and tips for seeing them in the wild.
[ Teens/Mature Teens ]
Non-profit organization directed at the support and initiation of research and information concerning wolverines.
[ Teens/Mature Teens ]
Information concerning mammals from hoofed to gnawing. Also lists mammals who are on the protected list.
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