Mammals - Facts for Kids

Wombats have a special layer of tough skin on their bottoms that helps protect them from predator attacks!

Adult female cougars are called “queens,” male cougars are called “toms,” and baby cougars are called “kittens” or “cubs”!

An adult elephant’s foot is designed like a shock absorber, helping them walk quietly despite their huge size!

Capybaras have ancient ancestors — scientists have found fossils from around the late Miocene, which is over 5 million years ago!

Mouse lemurs can put on so much weight before the dry season that they look like tiny tennis balls with tails!