Mammals - Facts for Kids

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Random Facts About Mammals For Kids

Hyenas use different hunting techniques for different prey — they chase zebras but sneakily attack gazelles!

A tapir’s tongue can be up to 14 inches (35 centimeters) long!

A hyena’s scientific name group is: Kingdom Animalia, Class Mammalia (mammals), Order Carnivora (meat-eaters), Family Hyaenidae!

The average cow is about 5 feet (1.5 meters) tall at their shoulder — that’s taller than most kindergarteners!

Giraffes can survive in areas where other herbivores can’t because they can reach leaves that are too high for other animals!