Mammals - Facts for Kids

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Random Facts About Mammals For Kids

Habitat & Survival

Sand cats live in places where it rains less than 2 inches (5 cm) per year!

The first sand cats bred successfully in captivity were born in the early 2000s, with major milestones at Al Ain Zoo in the UAE!

Basic Information

Dogs belong to the species Canis lupus familiaris, making them part of the same family (Canidae) as wolves, foxes, and jackals!

The word “capybara” comes from the Tupi language of Brazil and means “one who eats slender leaves”!

Basic Information

Wombats are marsupial mammals that carry their babies in pouches, just like kangaroos and koalas!