Mammals are vertebrates that are hairy, have live birth, are warm blooded, and produce milk. They are the most commonly thought of animals and include humans.
MONOTREMATA
This order is composed of a mere 5 remaining species. What sets these few species apart is there egg laying reproduction and lack of teeth with instead bills or beaks. The Echidna is similar to an ant-eater however has spikes on its body and a high metabolic rate. the platypus is by far one of the most interesting animals out there, it has a dark colored bill and a beaver like tail and brown coat.
This order is composed of a mere 5 remaining species. What sets these few species apart is there egg laying reproduction and lack of teeth with instead bills or beaks. The Echidna is similar to an ant-eater however has spikes on its body and a high metabolic rate. the platypus is by far one of the most interesting animals out there, it has a dark colored bill and a beaver like tail and brown coat.
MARSUPIALIA
Marsupials are a diverse but small group of mammals that are located mostly in australia and the pacific area. Marsupials used to be very common worldwide however they eventually faded out of existence. What makes them unique is their offspring are born early in pouches and are nursed to larger size instead of spending much time in the womb. Two examples are the koala, a small grey bear that spends much time in trees eating eucalyptus and the mighty wombat, this terrifying beast of Australia builds vast burrow systems to reign over and weighs a massive 44-77 pounds. These brilliant animals live in groups called a wisdom although they may sound slightly weak they have been known to viciously attack humans causing deep puncture wounds.
Marsupials are a diverse but small group of mammals that are located mostly in australia and the pacific area. Marsupials used to be very common worldwide however they eventually faded out of existence. What makes them unique is their offspring are born early in pouches and are nursed to larger size instead of spending much time in the womb. Two examples are the koala, a small grey bear that spends much time in trees eating eucalyptus and the mighty wombat, this terrifying beast of Australia builds vast burrow systems to reign over and weighs a massive 44-77 pounds. These brilliant animals live in groups called a wisdom although they may sound slightly weak they have been known to viciously attack humans causing deep puncture wounds.
INSECTIVORA
The name insectivora (insect eater) has reference to the food habits of the group as a whole. Although some species feed on fish too. Moles, as a group, are subterranean which means they spend most of their lives in the darkness of underground tunnels which they usually dig for themselves. Therefore the eyes of all moles are very small, in some species actually not even opening to the outside. On the other hand, their senses of touch and smell are highly developed. Another example is the shrew which lives on the surface but prefers wetland areas with logs and insect to eat and shelter in. They do not hypernate and are also adapted to fit a variety of environments.
The name insectivora (insect eater) has reference to the food habits of the group as a whole. Although some species feed on fish too. Moles, as a group, are subterranean which means they spend most of their lives in the darkness of underground tunnels which they usually dig for themselves. Therefore the eyes of all moles are very small, in some species actually not even opening to the outside. On the other hand, their senses of touch and smell are highly developed. Another example is the shrew which lives on the surface but prefers wetland areas with logs and insect to eat and shelter in. They do not hypernate and are also adapted to fit a variety of environments.
CHIROPTERA
Small and furry, bats are the only mammals to have the ability to fly. Their arms are spindly, with skin like tissue stretched between the fingers on each hand. This arrangement makes their wings quite different from birds, and in fact the bats have a very different system from any other animals in history. Bats also differ from other flying animals in their reliance on hearing for navigation. Many bats use sonar echos to find their way around. despite their resemblance to rodents, bats are not closely related to mice at all. The fisherman bat on the left is a common smaller bat with a white belly and large wings compared to his body. The indian flying fox is the largest bat with a wingspan reaching almost 4-5 feet and can fly up to 40 miles in a single night.
Small and furry, bats are the only mammals to have the ability to fly. Their arms are spindly, with skin like tissue stretched between the fingers on each hand. This arrangement makes their wings quite different from birds, and in fact the bats have a very different system from any other animals in history. Bats also differ from other flying animals in their reliance on hearing for navigation. Many bats use sonar echos to find their way around. despite their resemblance to rodents, bats are not closely related to mice at all. The fisherman bat on the left is a common smaller bat with a white belly and large wings compared to his body. The indian flying fox is the largest bat with a wingspan reaching almost 4-5 feet and can fly up to 40 miles in a single night.
PRIMATES
Primates are one of most advanced groups of animals in the world. They have thumbs, highly developed brains and unique shoulder and hip structuresthat make their upper body more useful. On the left are homo sapiens a taller slenderer primate that builds dwellings and tools to accomplish its goals. On the right is the gorilla a strong shorter primate that eats a lot of insects, climbs trees and lives in groups.
Primates are one of most advanced groups of animals in the world. They have thumbs, highly developed brains and unique shoulder and hip structuresthat make their upper body more useful. On the left are homo sapiens a taller slenderer primate that builds dwellings and tools to accomplish its goals. On the right is the gorilla a strong shorter primate that eats a lot of insects, climbs trees and lives in groups.
XENARTHRA
Xenarthrans are a small group of insectivores and herbivores of small to medium body size. In the past however, xenarthrans were much more diverse and numerous. They shot off into about a dozen families in South America, including not only the the ones known today but also animals such as the extinct giant ground sloths and giant armored gylptodonts. The six banded armadillo is unliike most armadillos because its awake during the day unlike most which are nocturnal. It lives in a den and feeds on a variety of plants and animals. The three toed sloth is identified by the number of long, prominent claws that it has on each front foot. It is also the slowest animal, so slow that algae grows on its coat.
Xenarthrans are a small group of insectivores and herbivores of small to medium body size. In the past however, xenarthrans were much more diverse and numerous. They shot off into about a dozen families in South America, including not only the the ones known today but also animals such as the extinct giant ground sloths and giant armored gylptodonts. The six banded armadillo is unliike most armadillos because its awake during the day unlike most which are nocturnal. It lives in a den and feeds on a variety of plants and animals. The three toed sloth is identified by the number of long, prominent claws that it has on each front foot. It is also the slowest animal, so slow that algae grows on its coat.
LAGOMORPHA
Although they look like rodents the lagomorphas are different in key ways such as their teeth. They eat lots of vegetables and grasses therefore often are treated as a nuisance animal by humans. Hind legs are long; the feet are densely covered with long hair. Ears are short rounded at the tips and relatively short. It has pale brown fur on the back, a distinct pale brown spot on the back of the head, black-tipped ears, a white grey tail, and a white underbelly.
Although they look like rodents the lagomorphas are different in key ways such as their teeth. They eat lots of vegetables and grasses therefore often are treated as a nuisance animal by humans. Hind legs are long; the feet are densely covered with long hair. Ears are short rounded at the tips and relatively short. It has pale brown fur on the back, a distinct pale brown spot on the back of the head, black-tipped ears, a white grey tail, and a white underbelly.
RODENTIA
The single largest group of mammals is Rodentia. with about 1,500 different species.Most rodents are herbivorous, but some are omnivorous, and others prey on insects. Rodents show a wide range of lifestyles, ranging from burrowing forms such as gophers and mole rats to tree-dwelling squirrels and flying squirrels. Throughout history rodents have caused endless amounts of lost crops as well as spread massive amounts of disease. The north american beaver is a large rodent that has a unique tail used to communicate and pack down its shelters. The beaver builds dams and homes that protect it and it eats plants. The house mouse has covered the world and is often kept as a pet but also can live in human shelters. the wild they vary in color from light to dark brown, but domesticated fancy mice and laboratory mice are produced in many colors ranging from white to black. They have short hair and some, but not all, have a light belly.
The single largest group of mammals is Rodentia. with about 1,500 different species.Most rodents are herbivorous, but some are omnivorous, and others prey on insects. Rodents show a wide range of lifestyles, ranging from burrowing forms such as gophers and mole rats to tree-dwelling squirrels and flying squirrels. Throughout history rodents have caused endless amounts of lost crops as well as spread massive amounts of disease. The north american beaver is a large rodent that has a unique tail used to communicate and pack down its shelters. The beaver builds dams and homes that protect it and it eats plants. The house mouse has covered the world and is often kept as a pet but also can live in human shelters. the wild they vary in color from light to dark brown, but domesticated fancy mice and laboratory mice are produced in many colors ranging from white to black. They have short hair and some, but not all, have a light belly.
CETACEA
The marine mammals of the world are found in this group and are highly adapted to the water while remaining mammals. What makes them unique is the nostril on the back called a blowhole and the different body structure that includes fins and a small pelvis. The blue whale is the largest mammal of all time and is a massive marine creaure that eats crustaceans. The common dolphin is a larger dolphin and is the most seen species. It travels in groups and stays towards the coast.
The marine mammals of the world are found in this group and are highly adapted to the water while remaining mammals. What makes them unique is the nostril on the back called a blowhole and the different body structure that includes fins and a small pelvis. The blue whale is the largest mammal of all time and is a massive marine creaure that eats crustaceans. The common dolphin is a larger dolphin and is the most seen species. It travels in groups and stays towards the coast.
CARNIVORA
Most carnivores are land animals, but an important and highly specialized group of carnivores, the pinnipedsor , have taken up life in the oceans. Humans either are rivals and enemies of carnivores or in some cases are close friends in the case of pets such as dogs or cats. The gray wolf is the largest of the living wolf breeds and lives in packs. Its fur as seen in the photo below varies in color commonly gray, black, and white. The northern elephant seal is a massive mammal with males weigh over 4,000 pounds and females 1,300. They hunt at sea then return to mate on sandy beaches while on land for mating season they can lose 1/2 their weight.
Most carnivores are land animals, but an important and highly specialized group of carnivores, the pinnipedsor , have taken up life in the oceans. Humans either are rivals and enemies of carnivores or in some cases are close friends in the case of pets such as dogs or cats. The gray wolf is the largest of the living wolf breeds and lives in packs. Its fur as seen in the photo below varies in color commonly gray, black, and white. The northern elephant seal is a massive mammal with males weigh over 4,000 pounds and females 1,300. They hunt at sea then return to mate on sandy beaches while on land for mating season they can lose 1/2 their weight.
PROBOSCIDEA
These massive land mammals eat plats and have huge trunks to drink, communicate, and grab things. They also have massive tusks and big ears. The African Elephant is the largest land mammal alive right now and lives across Africa and is endangered because of hunting for its tusks.It travels in herds and has a highly developed brain and social skills. The Mastodon is closely related to the african elephant however it has existed alot longer and lived in different, colder areas, which led to its hairy body.
These massive land mammals eat plats and have huge trunks to drink, communicate, and grab things. They also have massive tusks and big ears. The African Elephant is the largest land mammal alive right now and lives across Africa and is endangered because of hunting for its tusks.It travels in herds and has a highly developed brain and social skills. The Mastodon is closely related to the african elephant however it has existed alot longer and lived in different, colder areas, which led to its hairy body.
SIRENIA
These large aquatic mammals have many adaptions to make them efficient underwater such as paddle like front limbs and a big tail. They live in coastal areas as well as bays and eat mostly plants. The west Indian matinee is an endangered species of sirenia that lives near florida and can grow up too nine feet long. The Stellar's sea cow is now extinct but before its extinction it was a massive beast that roamed through colder waters of the world and was an incredible gigantic 9 meters!
These large aquatic mammals have many adaptions to make them efficient underwater such as paddle like front limbs and a big tail. They live in coastal areas as well as bays and eat mostly plants. The west Indian matinee is an endangered species of sirenia that lives near florida and can grow up too nine feet long. The Stellar's sea cow is now extinct but before its extinction it was a massive beast that roamed through colder waters of the world and was an incredible gigantic 9 meters!
PERISSODACTYLA
The name means odd toed because these animals have one toe larger than the others. They are not as prominent as they once were but now are much smaller. They are mostly larger animals and have thick hides and thick strong legs to run fast and eat mostly plants. The Baluchitherium is the worlds largest land mammal to ever live as seen in the photo it easily out does the elephant and towers over a man. The white rhino is the largest species of rhino and has recovered from near extinction. It has a large ivory tusk to defend itself and lives in groups.
The name means odd toed because these animals have one toe larger than the others. They are not as prominent as they once were but now are much smaller. They are mostly larger animals and have thick hides and thick strong legs to run fast and eat mostly plants. The Baluchitherium is the worlds largest land mammal to ever live as seen in the photo it easily out does the elephant and towers over a man. The white rhino is the largest species of rhino and has recovered from near extinction. It has a large ivory tusk to defend itself and lives in groups.
ARTIODACTYLA
These animals are similiar to the previous but are their successors in the history of animals as they are on top right now. They are named even toed because of the way their feet are. The American bison is a large herbivore that lives in north american and has a large head with two horns. the bactarian camel is a rugged durable camel that was used heavily for transportation in ancient times especially in the silk road. It has two humps and lives in central Asia.
These animals are similiar to the previous but are their successors in the history of animals as they are on top right now. They are named even toed because of the way their feet are. The American bison is a large herbivore that lives in north american and has a large head with two horns. the bactarian camel is a rugged durable camel that was used heavily for transportation in ancient times especially in the silk road. It has two humps and lives in central Asia.