Mammals - Facts for Kids

Hyena cubs start play-fighting when they’re just a few weeks old, which helps them learn important hunting and social skills!

An elephant’s trunk weighs about 400 pounds (approximately 180 kilograms) and can hold 2.5 gallons (9.5 liters) of water!

The South China tiger hasn’t been seen in the wild since the 1990s, and may only exist in captivity now!

African buffalo herds can contain over 1,000 individuals during the rainy season when food is plentiful!

As of 2023, the longest dog tongue ever measured belonged to a boxer named Rocky, and was 5.47 inches (13.89 centimeters) long!