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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Random Facts About Mammals For Kids

Mother rhinoceros are very protective and will stay with their calves for 2–4 years!

Habitat loss from human development is one of the biggest threats to marmot populations worldwide.

Basic Information

The word “squirrel” comes from the Ancient Greek word “skiouros,” which means “shadow tail”!

Habitat & Survival

Margays live mainly in tropical rainforests, but can also be found in cloud forests, tropical forests that lose their leaves, and sometimes in tree farms with enough tree cover.

The scientific name for the house mouse is Mus musculus, which comes from the Latin word for "little mouse"!