Mammals Animals Living Things Science
Mammals Animals Living Things Science
The mammals category houses sites about all mammals that exist, including marine mammals. Marine mammals should not be listed in the Marine Life category. 1) Mammary glands are what makes a mammal a mammal. It is responsible for the process of lactation, or the production of milk. This helps mothers feed their young. 2) The presence of hair or fur for the purpose of insulation is also a defining characteristic. It helps maintain temperature.
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Adventures in the Field: A Fabulous Find - Looks through an archaeological dig to find out about ancient animals living in central Chile.
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Predators - Overview and pictures for many large mammals, including the cheetah, ocelot, and wolf.
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Badgers - Description of badgers, their family life, and about their living space (setts). Includes photographs, and tips for seeing them in the wild.
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TheWebsiteOfEverything.com - Everything about Mammals - Contains articles on many mammals with hyperlinked citations.
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Amazing Animal Information - Information and interesting facts on animals especially written for kids.
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The Animals of Bear Country - Take a virtual tour to discover fun facts about animals, read general information, and view photographs.
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The Wolverine Foundation - Non-profit organization directed at the support and initiation of research and information concerning wolverines.
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Respiratory System - Shows the respiratory system of several animals, including man.
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Australian Animals - Contains facts about dingos, dugongs, koalas, kangaroos, and tasmanian devils.
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Roo Gully - Sanctuary and education centre provides care for injured and orphaned marsupials. Includes case histories, photographs, information for volunteers, and a wildlife database.
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Cetacea - Basic information on cetacea; dolphins, whales, and porpoises. Tips on whale watching and how human kind influences these marine creatures.
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Whales, Dolphins, and Porpoises of the Cetacea Order - Research on marine mammals, with emphasis on the order of Cetacea. Find out why porpoises, dolphins, and whales belong to this order of species.
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Comparative Mammalian Brain Collections - Youth of all ages can learn the similarities and differences of the brains of various mammals, including brain sections, circuitry, and functions.
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Mammals - A variety of short slides on many mammals of interest ranging from the African elephant to the Wolverine and Zebra. Pictures included as well.
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The Hall of Mammals - Find information on four major groups of mammals; further facts on placental mammals includes fossil records and ecology.
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International Marine Mammal Project - An international project dedicated to protecting marine creatures from dolphins to seals. Features archives, letters, and information these marine mammals.
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Africa Discovery, Understanding, and Conservation at The Field Museum - Looks at different animals in Africa, and undertakes research to try and make sure they don't go extinct.
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The Mammal Society - Promotes the interests of mammals throughout the British Isles and elsewhere through news articles and fun zone sections.
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NSiS: Florida Wildlife - Mammal Index - Information concerning mammals from hoofed to gnawing. Also lists mammals who are on the protected list.
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