Mammals - Facts for Kids

Special Adaptations

The dark color of an okapi’s tongue helps protect it from sunburn!

Rhinoceros create paths through their habitat that they use repeatedly, like having their own personal hiking trails!

Baby marmots are born blind, hairless, and weighing about 30–40 grams, which is about the weight of a slice of bread.

White rhinoceros can live up to 40 years in the wild and even longer (up to 50 years) when cared for in zoos!

A cat’s saliva contains natural antibiotic compounds!