Mammals - Facts for Kids

The indri lemur makes loud calls that can be heard up to 2 kilometers away — that’s farther than a mile!

Most armadillos prefer to live in areas with loose, sandy soil that’s easy to dig!

Orangutans have the slowest growth rate of any mammal, taking about 2.5 years to reach juvenile stage (young adult stage)!

Moles have special blood parts that help them breathe underground where there’s not much air!

Miniature horses can be as small as 34 inches (86 cm) tall — about the size of a large dog!