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Mammal Quiz
This quiz will let you learn about mammals ...but be prepared to look things up!
Question | Answer |
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Do all mammals live on land? | No; Animals of the scientific order Cetacean (Whales and dolphins) are mammals. |
Are there any mammals that lay eggs? | Yes. The Duck Billed Platypus and the Echidna (also known as the Spiny Anteater). |
Do all mammals have fur of a type? | Yes |
How can you tell if a animal is a mammal? | There are six (6) characteristics. 1. Produce milk. 2. Have hair/fur. 3. Lower jawbone comprised of a single bone. 4. Have a middle ear comprised of 3 bones (stirrup, anvil, hammer). 5. Main artery from heart curves left. 6. Diaphragm |
Do some mammals have wings? | Yes. Ex. Bats |
Are all mammals warm blooded? | Yes |
Are some mammals venomous? | Yes |
How many mammals are venomous? | Five. Duck Billed Platypus, Cuban Solenodon, Eurasian Water Shrew, Northern Short-tailed Shrew, Southern Short-tailed Shrew. |
About how many mammals are in North America? | 436 |
Do some mammals have more then 4 legs? | no |