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    University of East

    Núcleo Monagas

    School of Petroleum Engineering

    Department of English

    THE MAMMAL ANIMALS.

    Teacher: Bachelor:

    Alexis lezama Maryuri Guerra

    C.I 20.563.005

    Maturín, March 2015


    The Mammal Animals.

    Mammals are one of the 6 main classes of animals. These


    Animal classes are groups of animals that scientists consider to be
    alike in some important ways. Mammals are the animal class that
    people belong to.

    There are only about 4,000 kinds of mammals. This sounds like
    a lot, but when you consider there are 21,000 kinds of fish and a
    whopping 800,000 kinds of insects you’ll realize mammals are a pretty
    small class.

    What makes an animal a mammal? 

    Mammals are a particular class of animal. What makes an animal a


    mammal are several things. First, they must have glands that give milk.
    This is to feed their babies. Second, they are warm-blooded. Third, all
    mammals have fur or hair. Humans are mammals and so are dogs,
    whales, elephants, and horses. Most mammals have teeth with the
    exception of the ant eater which doesn't have any teeth. 

    Where do they live? 

    Mammals live in all sorts of environments including the ocean,


    underground, and on land. Some mammals, bats for example, can
    even fly..
    Three Types of Mammals 

    Mammals are sometimes divided into three types based on how they
    give birth and take care of their young.

     Live young - Most mammals give birth to live young (instead of


    laying eggs like birds or reptiles). These mammals are called
    placental mammals.
     Marsupials - Marsupials are special types of mammals that carry
    their young in a pouch. Some marsupials include the kangaroo,
    the koala bear, and the opossum.
     Egg laying - A few mammals lay eggs, they are called
    monotremes. Monotremes include the platypus and the long-
    nosed spiny anteater.

    Largest and Smallest Mammals.

    The largest mammal is the Blue Whale which lives in the ocean and
    can grow to over 80 feet long. The largest land mammal is the elephant
    followed by the rhino and the hippo (which does spend a lot of time in
    the water). The smallest mammal is the Kitty's hog-nosed bat. This bat
    is 1.2 inches long and weighs less than 1/2 a pound. It is also called
    the bumblebee bat. 

    Mammals Are Smart 

    Mammals have unique brains and are often very intelligent. Humans
    are the most intelligent. Other intelligent mammals include the dolphin,
    the elephant, the chimpanzee, and the pig, pigs are thought to be one
    of the smartest animals.

    What do they eat? 

    Mammals that eat meat are called carnivores. Carnivores include lions,
    tigers, seals, and the largest carnivore mammal which is the polar bear.
    Mammals that eat only plants are called herbivores. Some herbivores
    are cows, elephants, and giraffes. Mammals that eat both meat and
    plants are called omnivores. Humans are omnivores. 

    Fun Facts About Mammals

     A giraffe's tongue is 20 inches long. They use it to clean their


    own ears.
     A hard working mole can dig a hole up to 300 feet deep
    overnight.
     A whale's heart beats very slowly. As slow as once every 6
    seconds.
     Beavers can hold their breath for up to 15 minutes.
     Drivers actually kill more deer than hunters do.
     There are over 4,200 species of mammals.
     Even though it has a hump, a camel's spine is straight.
     Cheetahs can run as fast as 70 miles per hour.
    The reason to mention the mammals is why the vast majority of
    humans do not have much knowledge about them. For example, what
    are? , Where do they live? they eat? . among other things

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