Mammals - Facts for Kids

Basic Information

Jackals are wild members of the Canidae family, which includes dogs, wolves, foxes, and coyotes!

Tigers often rest in water to stay cool on hot days and to keep biting insects away!

Sheep have lived alongside humans for over 10,000 years, making them one of the first animals ever domesticated!

A meerkat has four toes on each foot and strong, non-retractable claws that grow continuously (just like a dog’s nails).

A dingo can leap up to 2 meters (6.5 feet) high and can jump fences that are even taller!