Mammals - Facts for Kids

Unlike other big cats, cheetahs don’t usually return to their kills, preferring to eat quickly and move on!

Quokkas prefer young, soft leaves but can eat tough, mature (older) leaves when necessary!

Capybaras take mud baths to keep cool and protect their skin from the sun!

Marmots in colder regions sleep through winter (hibernate) for up to 8 months of the year, one of the longest winter sleep periods of any mammal.

Diet & Feeding

Different lemur types eat different foods — some prefer fruits, others love leaves, and some even eat insects!