Mammals - Facts for Kids

Sand cats have scent glands on their cheeks that they use to mark their favorite resting spots!

Young dholes participate in their first hunt with the pack when they’re about 6 months old. At eight months, they’re already helping chase down deer.

A male mouse is called a buck, a female is called a doe, and baby mice are called pups!

Dingoes can learn to link human actions — like cooking or leaving bags around — with chances to find food!

Horses in endurance races can compete for up to 100 miles (161 km) in a single day!