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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:
- What is a Lemming and Do They Commit Suicide?
- The Importance of Enriching Captive Primates
- Chimpanzee Facts – Pan troglodytes
- Echolocation in Bats – Order Chiroptera
- Aggressive Behaviour of Livestock Animals
- Grassland Mammals and Prairie Ecology
- Echolocation in Whales and Dolphins
- Tasmanian Devil – Largest Marsupial Carnivore
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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. more...
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. more...
Llamas are Used for Fleece and as Pack Animals
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? more...
Diseases Known to Affect Alpacas - Vicugna pacos
In: Livestock Health
Prevention of common alpaca diseases is by means of vaccinations, drenching and good husbandry. more...
Running and Breeding Alpacas for Fleece
Alpacas were domesticated from members of the camel family from South America for the use of their warm, soft fleece. more...
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. more...
Mammalian Reproduction and Offspring Care
Mammals generally invest heavily in raising their offspring and this determines how they choose their mates and also how often they can breed. more...
Various Methods of Mammalian Locomotion
The various ways that mammals move around is diverse. They swim, run, crawl, walk, hop and some even fly. more...
All feature articles in Mammals
All contributors in Mammals
By: John Bartels
In: Livestock Health
By: Bruce Barbour
Chemical Weapons in the Animal Kingdom
By: Lynda Osborne
British Wild Deer Species and Where to See Them
In: Quadrupeds
By: Tony Allen
In: Flying Mammals
By:
Beverly Hill
All contributing articles in Mammals