Mammals - Facts for Kids

Close-up of African elephant's face showing wrinkled skin, eye, and large ivory tusk in natural habitat.

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Impalas are members of the antelope family and their scientific name is Aepyceros melampus, which means “high-horned black foot” in Greek!

A rabbit’s favorite vegetables include carrot tops, parsley, and romaine lettuce!

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African Wild Dogs have a special scientific name — Lycaon pictus — which means “painted wolf” because of their beautiful spotted coats!

Donkeys are naturally curious and will investigate new objects in their environment!

Baby cheetahs weigh only about 250-300 grams (8.8-10.6 ounces) at birth — about the same as a large hamburger!