Mammals

__Mammals__- Mammals are vertebrates. Are you a mammal? To find out, let's go over the special characterisitcs that make an animal a mammal.
 * Mammals produce milk to feed their young.
 * Mammals have hair or fur during some point in their life.
 * Mammals are capable of regulating their own body temperature. This means that if it is 20 degrees outside, the mammals body temperature does not drop to the outside temperature. Animals who do this are called **endotherms** and we will explore this term later.

I left out a few characteristics of a mammal. Use this site to find them! [|Mammals]

After thinking about the characteristics of a mammal we return to the question, are you a mammal? Your answer should be yes! We do have the ability to produce milk; we have hair on our head, arms, and legs; and when we are endotherms because when we go outside in the winter time our body temperature remains at 98.6 degrees.

Can you think of any other animals that are mammals. Most of you probably have a dog or cat which both are mammals.

Examples of more mammals:
 * Marsupials- These are kangaroos and koala bears.




 * Primates- These are gorillas, monkeys, chimpanzees.


 * Rodents- These are mice, squirrels, and porcupines.


 * Whales, dolphins,and seals



Use this site to find your favorite mammal. Watch the videos of different mammals. Did you read or see something that you never knew before? Write down 3 things that you've learned. [|Find your favorite mammal!]