Mammals - Facts for Kids

Lions evolved in Africa and began migrating to Eurasia about 700,000 years ago.

Cows sleep in groups with some staying awake to watch for danger!

Wallabies use scent from special glands — like chest glands on males — to mark plants or other wallabies. These smells tell friends and rivals who’s who and when it’s time to mate!

Habitat & Survival

Marmot underground homes (burrows) can have multiple entrances, numerous rooms (chambers), and tunnels stretching up to and beyond 65 feet (ca. 20 m) long!

Cats have 32 muscles in each ear, while humans only have 6!