Mammals - Facts for Kids

Young cheetahs stay with their mother for about 18 months, learning all the skills they need to survive in the wild!

The longest cat jump ever recorded was 7 feet (2.13 meters) — that’s taller than most adults!

Some tapirs travel up to 6 miles (10 kilometers) in one night looking for food!

Marmots have special tiny living things (bacteria) in their stomachs (digestive systems) that help them break down tough plant materials.

A zebra’s digestive system is so efficient that they can get enough water from the grass they eat to survive several days without drinking!