Mammals

Feature Writer: Roberta Goli
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Mammals are arguably the most diverse group within the animal kingdom. With more than 9000 species of birds and 800,000 species of insects; in contrast, mammals would be considered a small group with only about 4600 species.
Despite this, mammals show great diversity in size, shape, form and function and range they inhabit. Here you will find information on a range of mammals under all categories, such as:
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Roberta Goli
Nov 14, 2009
Bat-eared Fox Facts – Otocyon megalotis
In: Quadrupeds
The bat-eared fox is so named due to the size of its ears in comparison with its head. Ear length ranges from 114mm-135mm.
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Nov 8, 2009
Springhare Facts – Pedetes capensis
In: Bipeds
The strong hind legs of the springhare make it look like a small kangaroo. The springhare gets its name from these hind legs and the way it leaps.
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Oct 13, 2009
Llamas are Used for Fleece and as Pack Animals
In: Breeding Livestock
Related to alpacas, Llamas are bred for their fleece and used as pack animals. But did you know they make excellent guards against coyotes and other carnivorous mammals?
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Oct 10, 2009
Diseases Known to Affect Alpacas - Vicugna pacos
In: Livestock Health
Prevention of common alpaca diseases is by means of vaccinations, drenching and good husbandry.
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Oct 10, 2009
Running and Breeding Alpacas for Fleece
In: Breeding Livestock
Alpacas were domesticated from members of the camel family from South America for the use of their warm, soft fleece.
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Oct 9, 2009
Red Kangaroo - The Largest Living Marsupial
In: Bipeds
Discover how the red kangaroo, the largest of the kangaroo species, lives, fights, jumps, breeds and how it is capable of arresting development of its young in the womb.
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Oct 2, 2009
Mammalian Reproduction and Offspring Care
In: Mammals (general)
Mammals generally invest heavily in raising their offspring and this determines how they choose their mates and also how often they can breed.
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Oct 1, 2009
Various Methods of Mammalian Locomotion
In: Mammals (general)
The various ways that mammals move around is diverse. They swim, run, crawl, walk, hop and some even fly.
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