Understanding Mammals

The video explores the diversity and common characteristics of mammals, highlighting their viviparous nature, milk feeding, and internal fertilization. It discusses their physical traits like teeth, hair, and lungs, and their ability to regulate body temperature. The video also covers different habitats and modes of locomotion, such as walking, swimming, and flying. It classifies mammals based on their diet into herbivores, carnivores, and omnivores, with special mention of ruminants and insectivores. The video concludes with a recap of these key points.

What is a common characteristic of all mammals?

• They lay eggs.

• They are viviparous.

• They have scales.

• They breathe through gills.

How do mammals maintain their body temperature?

• By absorbing heat from the sun.

• By living only in warm climates.

• By maintaining an internal temperature.

• By changing their skin color.

Which of the following is a marine mammal?

• Bat

• Camel

• Jaguar

• Dolphin

What adaptation do flying mammals have?

• Fins

• Wings

• Hooves

• Claws

Which group of mammals only eats plants?

• Insectivores

• Carnivores

• Omnivores

• Herbivores

What is a unique feature of ruminant herbivores?

• They have sharp teeth for tearing.

• They regurgitate food to chew it again.

• They can fly.

• They only eat insects.

What do insectivorous mammals primarily eat?

• Fruits

• Fish

• Insects

• Plants

Which of the following is an omnivorous mammal?

• Cow

• Bear

• Horse

• Giraffe

What is the primary source of nutrition for young mammals?

• Fruits

• Insects

• Leaves

• Milk

What is the term for mammals that eat both plants and animals?

• Herbivores

• Carnivores

• Omnivores

• Insectivores