Mammals - Facts for Kids

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Random Facts About Mammals For Kids

Unlike wolves or domestic dogs, dholes only have 40 teeth instead of 42 because they’re missing a pair of lower molars.

Wallabies have special pads on their feet that act like built-in shock absorbers when they hop!

A female cow is called a cow, a male is called a bull, and a baby is called a calf!

Giraffes prefer to stay in open areas where they can see predators approaching!

Young orangutans spend up to eight years learning what foods are safe to eat by watching their mothers!