S7 Flashcardizz 6.2

Front

What is the slowest moving mammal?

Back

Sloth

Front

What is the slow-moving arboreal xenarthran with large claws?

Back

Sloth

Front

Which mammal rolls into a ball when threatened?

Back

Armadillo

Front

What are the only flying mammals?

Back

Bats (Order Chiroptera)

Front

Which group of mammals is considered truly carnivorous?

Back

Felines

Front

What is the primary diet of sloths?

Back

Leaves and fruits, primarily from trees.

Front

What adaptations do sloths have for their slow lifestyle?

Back

Low metabolic rate, long claws for hanging.

Front

What is the habitat of the armadillo?

Back

Grasslands, forests, and semi-deserts.

Front

What is the significance of bats in the ecosystem?

Back

Pollination and insect control.

Front

What are mustelids?

Back

A family of carnivorous mammals including weasels, otters, and ferrets.