Vocabulary
an animal that is an endothermic vertebrate and is distinguished by the ability to produce milk for its young, has fur, a neocortex, 3 bones in the middle ear, and a single-boned jaw.
Mammal
an animal that eats both plants and meat
Omnivore
an order of mammals that include apes and monkeys
Primates
a member of the Canidae family, including dogs, wolves, jackals, foxes, coyotes, and other similar doglike mammals
Canine
Give an example of an odd-toed ungulate.
horse, rhino, tapir, zebra
An animal that eats plants
Herbivore
a member of the horse family
Equine
an animal's tail capable of grasping and holding
Prehensile Tail
a socially organized group of wolves
Pack
Give an example of an even-toed ungulate.
deer, impala, goat,moose, giraffe, cow
An animal that eats meat
Carnivore
partially chewed food that returns back to the ruminant mammal's mouth to be chewed and swallowed again
Cud
a member of the cat family
Feline
a pack animal that obeys and follows the dominant animal
Submissive
Which elephant is the smallest of the three species?
African forest elephant
an animal that has gained the ability to live with and be influenced by humans
Domestic
the digestive system of certain mammals that have a specialized four-chambered stomach
Ruminant Digestive System
a lead animal of a pack, held in highest social regard
Dominant
Forward-facing eyes allow for better __________?
Depth perception, so carnivores can focus on prey and determine how far away it is.
Which is the most abundant primate species on earth (not humans)?
Mueller's gibbon
odd-toed ungulates are called this
Perissodactyla
even-toed ungulates are called this
Artiodactyla
Which elephant is the largest of the three living species?
African Bush elephant
What species of primate is known for its black and white ringed tail?
Lemurs
What species of primate has a cute face, but their bite can be lethal?
Slow Loris