Mammals - Facts for Kids

Most bear species (types) are considered vulnerable (in danger) or endangered, except for the American black bear and also the brown bear!

Baby elephants make a chirping sound when they’re happy, similar to a bird’s song!

Snow leopards can be found in 12 different countries across Central and South Asia, including China, Nepal, and Mongolia!

A mole’s blood has special hemoglobin that lets them use air again and again, better than most animals!

Basic Information

Marmots are large ground squirrels that belong to the marmot group (called genus Marmota) in the rodent (gnawing animal) family.