Mammals - Facts for Kids

An okapi’s long neck and strong tongue help it grab leaves up to about six feet high — where most other forest animals can’t reach!

Horses were used in farming until the 1900s when tractors began to replace them!

Basic Information

Mongooses belong to the family Herpestidae (their animal family group), which includes 34 different types of these amazing animals!

A group of elephants is called a “herd” or sometimes a “parade” — just imagine these giant animals marching together!

Jackal pups stay in their den for the first three weeks of life, being cared for by their mom while dad and older siblings bring them food.