Mammals - Facts for Kids

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Random Facts About Mammals For Kids

Bison wallows (the dirt patches where they roll) become mini-ponds during rain, providing water for other animals!

Dingoes maintain their wild instincts even when raised by humans from puppyhood!

Donkeys prefer to face their problems head-on rather than run away, which is why they make such good guard animals!

Cows can walk up to 8 miles (13 kilometers) in a single day while grazing — that’s like walking around a football field 80 times!

Leopards have retractable claws that they can pull back into special protective sheaths in their paws!