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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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Feature Writer Articles in Mammals

 		Red Fox Facts – Vulpes vulpes
Did you know that the red fox can reach speeds of 48km per hour, leap obstacles 2 meters high and has 28 different vocalizations?
Arctic Fox Facts – Alopex lagopus
The arctic fox is so well adapted to its climate that it doesn't begin to shiver until temperatures drop to minus 70 degrees Celsius.
Desert Mammals and Desert Ecology
The desert covers close to one-fifth of the Earth's dry land making it the largest terrestrial biome and is home to a surprisingly large number of mammals.
Bat-eared Fox Facts – Otocyon megalotis
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.
Springhare Facts – Pedetes capensis
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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Contributing Articles in Mammals

 		Reintroducing Beavers to Scotland
In May 2009 beavers were reintroduced to Scotland after an absence of hundreds of years. Despite some opposition, the project has generally been welcomed.
Exotic Pet Animals
Is a sugar glider the right pet for your family? Make an informed decision before buying to keep these cute marsupials out of the Humane Society shelters.
Urban Wildlife - Raccoons in Manhattan
Often unnoticed, wild animals thrive in Manhattan's green parks. For raccoons, living in close proximity to humans offers surprising advantages.
Monkey World - England's Monkey Rescue Center
Chimps, capuchins, orang-utans, and lemurs. Not what you would expect to find down the leafy lanes of rural Dorset. Monkey World is a major center for primate rescue.
Some Facts about the Scottish Wildcat
Many of Scotland's native species - including wolves, bears and lynx - have been extinct in the country for centuries. The wildcat, though in decline, remains.
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