Mammals
What do mammals feed their young?
Milk
Name an example of a marsupial.
Kangaroo, wallaby, opossum, sugar glider, tasmanian devil
Why do whales live exclusively in the water, but walruses don't?
Whales have tails and blowholes so they can swim and breathe more easily, while walruses' flippers are more like legs, because they are land animals.
Forward facing eyes, opposable thumbs, tool use, prehensile tails
Are bats really blind?
No. They can see well in low-light, and rely on echolocation in the dark.
What is mammal skin covered by?
Hair or fur.
Name an example of a monotreme.
Platypus or echidna
Why is blubber important?
Helps keep animals warm in cold temperatures, helps them float, and stores lots of energy.
Do primates live in social groups?
Yes, they live in tribes or groups.
What type of mammal are Tasmanian devils?
Marsupials! They have pouches.
Are mammals warm-blooded or cold-blooded?
Warm-blooded
What are mammals that carry underdeveloped young in a pouch called?
Marsupials
How are bats different from birds?
Bats are mammals, they're nocturnal (some birds are, but not all), they lack feathers, and their wings are made of stretched skin rather than thick flesh
What is unique about the relationship between dogs and humans?
We have had a mutualistic relationship for thousands of years, a long history of helping each other.
Do whales have gills?
No, whales have lungs.
How do mammals change their internal body temperature?
By shivering or sweating.
What are mammals that give birth to live young called?
What are the two types of whales?
Toothed whales and Baleen whales
What is a prehensile tail?
A strong and flexible tail that can act as a fifth limb.
What is unique about rodent teeth?
They continuously grow.
Are mammals ectotherms or endotherms?
Endotherms (warm-blooded)
What are mammals that lay eggs called?
Monotremes
What is echolocation?
Using sound waves and their echoes to create a picture of the surroundings, or using sound to "see"
How does a dog's specific features give us a clue about their job?
We can look at their coat, their size, their strength, the shape of their body, and their senses.
Is bamboo nutritious?
No. Bamboo is not nutritious, which causes a lot of problems for pandas.