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Meerkats

A Meerkat is a squirrel size creature that belongs to the mongoose family. They live in the deserts and grasslands of the southern tip of

Meerkats

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Alpaca belongs to the Camelidae family that includes llamas, vicunas and guanacos, Bactrian and Dromedary camels etc. Their scientific name is Vicugna pacos. Alpacas are docile and soft animals that are kept as pets and cattle around...

Alpaca

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Guinea Pig

Guinea Pig is a small rodent that has stout body and no tail. They originated in the Andes and were domesticated as early as 5000 B.C. although they are not related to

Guinea Pig

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Pugs

With adorable wrinkles and big bug eyes, it is very difficult to not love pugs. This ancient and popular dog breed is social and intensely loyal as well. It is...

Pugs

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Dolphin Worksheet and Quiz

Dolphins are one of the most intelligent creatures on the planet. They are incredibly social animals living in groups and also cooperate with each other to get food and in raising offspring.

Dolphin Worksheet and Quiz

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Prairie Dog

Prairie dogs are burrowing rodents that live in the grasslands of central and western parts of North America. They are extremely social creatures that live in...

Prairie Dog

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Lions Worksheet and Quiz

This fun quiz will reveal a lot of amazing facts about these fierce members of the big cat family. You can add various things to your knowledge by answering these questions.

Lions Worksheet and Quiz

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Squirrels

Long after most of the birds are gone, you can still see squirrels frolicking on warm winter days. Squirrels sleep more during the winter, but they don’t hibernate and come out to forage for food during mild weather. Unlike...

Squirrels

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Dolphins – The Dogs of The Sea

Dolphins are sometimes thought of as the dogs of the sea because they are usually playful and friendly. They’re also among the smartest...

Dolphins – The Dogs of The Sea

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Whales – The Toothed and Baleen Whales

When you think of whales, do you think of Shamu, the black and white orca whale at Sea World? Or, perhaps you think of the huge whale that swallowed Pinocchio in the Disney movie. Both images are correct. There are two types of whales: toothed whales and baleen whales. Most whales have...

Whales – The Toothed and Baleen Whales

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Manatees – The Sea Cows

What’s brown and grey and looks like a floating baked potato? Manatees. Manatees are gentle, slow-moving water mammals sometimes known as sea...

Manatees – The Sea Cows

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Otters – The Life of the Sea

Otters live in the sea or in rivers and they hunt for fish, shellfish and other animals. You might think they’re related to

Otters – The Life of the Sea

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Walruses – How They Differ From Seals

What’s the difference between walruses and seals? Both animals are expert swimmers and hunters. Both live in cold waters and both have thick layers of blubber to keep...

Walruses – How They Differ From Seals

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Seals – The Perfect Swimmer

When you think of a seal, you might think of the animals that perform tricks at water amusement parks, but these animals are usually sea lions, not seals. Sea lions have large front flippers which help them get around on land, while seals are slow and awkward. Seals are definitely made for...

Seals – The Perfect Swimmer

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Water Mammals and Their Major Types

Unlike fish, water mammals can’t get oxygen from the water. They have to come up to the surface to breathe. But unlike most

Water Mammals and Their Major Types

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Hippos – Cute Looking But Dangerous Mammals

Remember the ballerina hippos in the Disney movie, “Fantasia?” They were agile and adorable. In real life, though, hippos are slow, lumbering animals. They can run fast for short distances, but they prefer to spend most of the day floating in

Hippos – Cute Looking But Dangerous Mammals

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Rhinos – What Are The Five Types Of Rhinos?

Rhinos are ancient animals that have been on earth for thousands of years. Today, only five types of rhinos remain. The white and black rhinos live in

Rhinos – What Are The Five Types Of Rhinos?

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Giraffes – The Tallest Mammals

What if you could look in a second story window without even standing on your tiptoes? Giraffes can. Giraffes are the tallest mammals....

Giraffes – The Tallest Mammals

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Hoofed Giants and Their Main Types

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Hoofed Giants and Their Main Types

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Donkeys – The Stubborn Animals

Donkeys come from Africa and the Middle East, where they were tamed...

Donkeys – The Stubborn Animals

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Zebras in Africa

What’s black and white striped all over? Zebras, of course! Scientists aren’t sure why zebras have stripes, but they believe the stripes might camouflage zebras from predators. Some scientists think the stripes keep

Zebras in Africa

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Wild Horses – How They Evolved From Early Horses

If you've seen the movie, “Spirit,” you know that cowboys and settlers captured wild horses and tamed them. But wild horses, or mustangs, still roam parts of America today. When Spanish

Wild Horses – How They Evolved From Early Horses

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Horses – Major Classes and Types

The horse family is a small one, which includes only horses,

Horses – Major Classes and Types

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Sitatungas – The Only Species of Aquatic Antelope

What if you could walk across lily pads and floating plants without sinking? Sitatungas can. Sitatungas are the only species of aquatic

Sitatungas – The Only Species of Aquatic Antelope

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Ibex – Do Ibex Have Magical Powers?

A few hundred years ago, Europeans thought the ibex had magical powers. It does look a little like a unicorn with its long curving horns, but this animal is no myth. Ibex live in southern Europe and northern

Ibex – Do Ibex Have Magical Powers?

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Browse categories in Mammals

Meerkats

Alpaca

Guinea Pig

Pugs

Dolphin Worksheet and Quiz

Prairie Dog

Lions Worksheet and Quiz

Squirrels

Dolphins – The Dogs of The Sea

Whales – The Toothed and Baleen Whales

Manatees – The Sea Cows

Otters – The Life of the Sea

Walruses – How They Differ From Seals

Seals – The Perfect Swimmer

Water Mammals and Their Major Types

Hippos – Cute Looking But Dangerous Mammals

Rhinos – What Are The Five Types Of Rhinos?

Giraffes – The Tallest Mammals

Hoofed Giants and Their Main Types

Donkeys – The Stubborn Animals

Zebras in Africa

Wild Horses – How They Evolved From Early Horses

Horses – Major Classes and Types

Sitatungas – The Only Species of Aquatic Antelope

Ibex – Do Ibex Have Magical Powers?

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