Mammals - Facts for Kids

Physical Characteristics

A giraffe’s neck alone can be 8 feet (2.4 meters) long — that’s taller than most basketball hoops!

Moles help keep soil healthy by making air holes and mixing soil layers!

The tallest dog ever recorded was a Great Dane named Zeus, who measured 44 inches (112 centimeters) tall from paw to shoulder!

Elephants use their trunks like built-in water bottles, holding up to 2 gallons (7.5 liters) of water at a time!

Hyenas can dig through hard-packed soil to create new dens, using their powerful front legs and sharp claws!