Mammals - Facts for Kids

Lions living in protected areas have about 4 times the survival rate of those living near human settlements.

Margays spend about 90% of their time in trees, making them one of the most tree-living of all cat species, even sleeping and hunting among the branches.

Margay mothers usually give birth to only one kitten at a time, unlike house cats that often have litters of 4–6 kittens.

During very hot weather, meerkats shift their activity to early morning and late afternoon!

The Persian leopard is the largest of all leopard subspecies and can weigh up to 200 pounds (90 kilograms)!