Mammals - Facts for Kids

Close-up of African elephant's face showing wrinkled skin, eye, and large ivory tusk in natural habitat.

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Random Facts About Mammals For Kids

Conservation & Population

Over 9 out of 10 kinds of lemur are threatened with extinction (disappearing forever), making them one of the most endangered groups of mammals in the world!

Basic Information

Gorillas are part of the great ape family called Hominidae, which also includes orangutans, chimpanzees, bonobos, and humans!

Social Life and Communication

Monkeys use over 30 different sounds to communicate with each other!

Hyenas leave ‘bulletin boards’ of scent paste from their anal glands on grass and bushes — it carries secret messages about who’s been there, their clan, sex, age, and mood!

The pack of African wild dogs sometimes creates diversions — they’ll run in and stir up a herd to split it apart, and then one or more dogs pounce on the separated prey!

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