Mammals - Facts for Kids

A newborn giraffe calf is about 6 feet (1.8 meters) tall — taller than most adult humans!

The Sri Lankan leopard has evolved to be an excellent climber in dense tropical forests!

A newborn tapir weighs between 15–22 pounds (6.8-10 kilograms), about the size of a large house cat!

Horses produce about 10 gallons (38 liters) of saliva every day to help them digest their food!

The scientific name for the golden jackal is Canis aureus, which means “golden dog” in Latin!