Egg-Laying and Marsupials
Teeth
When are bats most active?
At night (nocturnal)
What do insectivores mainly eat?
Insects
True or False? Edentates move at a fast pace.
False, they move at a slow pace.
How do mammals feed their young?
Female mammals make milk for their young.
Pouch (Marsupium)
What can bats do that no other mammal can?
Fly
When are insectivores most active?
At night
Name two lagomorphs.
Rabbits, Hares, Pikas
How are most mammalian young born?
Live born, with the exception of egg-laying mammals.
What is the scientific name for egg-laying mammals?
Monotremes
What are the two main types of bats?
Fruit bats and flying foxes (will accept fruit bats only)
Insect-eating bats
Describe an insectivore's physical features.
Long snouts and small eyes
Name two edentates.
Sloths, Anteaters, Armadillos, Pangolins
What do all mammals have on their bodies?
Hair or fur
Koalas, Wombats, Wallabies, Kangaroos, Opossums
What do bats use to hunt/find food?
Echolocation
Describe the physical features of an edentate.
Long, sharp claws and very small/non-existent teeth
What kingdom do mammals belong to?
Animal
Where are egg-laying mammals located?
Australia and New Guinea
What is the scientific name for bats?
Chiropterans
Name four insectivores.
Shrews, Hedgehogs, Moles, Tenrecs, Solenodons, Moonrats, Desmans
How can you tell the difference between a rabbit and a hare?
Hares are larger with longer legs and ears, and rabbits are smaller with shorter ears.
Mammals have a backbone. What is the scientific term for having a backbone?
Vertebrates