Mammals - Facts for Kids

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Random Facts About Mammals For Kids

A grown-up capybara can weigh between 35 and 70 kilograms (about 77-150 pounds), which is about the same weight as a big dog!

Capybaras reach their full adult size by the time they’re 18 months old, which equals about 1.5 years.

Names for Males, Females, and Babies

A baby sloth is called an “infant” or sometimes a “cub”!

Conservation & Population

The Vancouver Island marmot faces extinction, with only about 250 left living wild on their mountain homes.

Meerkats have been around for millions of years! Their ancestors appeared about 1.8 million years ago — long after the first mammals!

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