Mammals Flashcards
Describe mammals.
- have an outer covering of hair on their bodies. Even dolphins have some hair, especially when they are very young.
- most mammals give birth to their young, which feed on the mother’s milk.
- most mammals live on land. Some mammals live in the sea while others spend part of their lives on land and part in the sea.
Name two mammals that lay eggs.
platypus and spiny anteater
Give examples of mammals that live on land.
cow, giraffe
Give examples of mammals that live in the sea.
dolphin, whale
Give examples of mammals that live partly on land and partly in the sea.
seal, walrus
Is the whale a fish?
No. Although it has a fish-like body shape and lives in the sea, the whale is a mammal. It has an outer covering of hair on its body, gives birth to its young alive and feeds its young with milk.
Give examples of mammals that are plant-eaters.
cow, giraffe, sheep
Give examples of mammals that are animal eaters.
leopard, lion, tiger
Give examples of animals that are plant and animal eaters.
bear, human, rat
What is the only mammal that has a pair of wings and can fly?
Bat
Describe the characteristics of birds.
- outer covering of feathers on their bodies
- has a beak, a pair of wings and a pair of legs
- lay eggs and the eggs are protected by shells.
- usually lay their eggs in a nest and they keep the eggs warm by sitting on them.
What are the feathers for?
To help the birds keep warm, fly and attract their partners, especially the male birds that often have more attractive feathers than the female birds.
Where do birds lay their eggs in?
A nest.
How do birds keep their eggs warm?
By sitting on them.
Do all birds have wings?
Yes.
