Characteristics
Do all mammals have hair and fur?
Yes! Even water mammals like dolphins and whales!
What mammal can fly?
The bat!
How long have mammals been existent?
Over 250 million years ago!
Only bats can fly, but what are the mammals that can glide?
Flying Squirrels and Flying Lemars!
What do mammals in cold climates have that other mammals don't?
A thick, insulating layer of fur or blubber to keep them warm!
What does warm-blooded mean?
maintain constant body temperature, usually above that of its surrondings
Are Reindeer real?
Yes! The Caribou is known as the Reindeer!
What other animal groups were the first mammals most similar too?
The reptiles!
Mammals are commonly separated into the ways they give birth. What are the 3 ways?
Live birth, premature birth and laying eggs!
What adaptions do desert animals have?
Some burrow underground, some are nocturnal and also many have big ears, light-colored coats, humps to store fat and conserve water
What are the 3 glands, special to mammals?
Sweat glands, scent glands and fat secreting glands
What mammal can make the loudest noise?
The Humpback whale!
What was the reptile group (that mammals originated from) called?
Synapsids, specifically the Therapids group
How many types of mammals are there?
Around 6 thousand types!
What mammals hibernate?
Bears, bats and skunks
What is the job of the diaphragm?
Contracts and flattens when you inhale, pulling air into the lungs. When you exhale the diaphragm relaxes and pushes air out.
What are the top 2 heaviest mammals?
The heaviest is the ELephant and second is the Hippo!
What time period did mammals become existent?
The Permian Period!
How many groups of water mammals are there?
5! Pinnipeds (sea lions, seals, walruses), Cetaceans ( Whales, Dolphins), Sea Otters, Sirenians (Dugongs and Manatees) and finally the Polar Bears!
How have humans adapted?
Humans have adapted to changing the weather, different climates they live in, altitude, etc.
What 2 mammals don't have live birth?
Echidna and duck-billed platypus
How fast can the Cheetah run?
They can run up to 70mph!
Were dinosaurs mammals?
No! They were reptiles!
How many types of mammals have RECENTLY gone extinct?
80 types have gone recently gone extinct!
Extra hard question! How have Kangaroo Rats adapted to living in the desert?
They don't need water! They get all the moisture they need from the seeds they eat!