Mammals: Characteristics and Habitats

The video introduces mammals, highlighting their characteristics such as being warm-blooded vertebrates with fur or hair, and feeding their young with milk. It discusses their adaptability to various habitats and the diversity of species, from the tiny bumblebee bat to the large blue whale. The video explains mammalian reproduction, noting that most give birth to live young, with exceptions like marsupials and egg-laying species. It covers their metabolic needs and dietary habits, categorizing them as carnivores, herbivores, or omnivores. Finally, it touches on mammals' roles in human society as farm animals, pets, and wildlife.

What is a key characteristic that distinguishes mammals from reptiles and amphibians?

• They are cold-blooded.

• They lay eggs.

• They have scales.

• They are warm-blooded.

Which of the following environments can mammals NOT inhabit?

• Deserts

• Oceans

• None of the above

• Polar regions

Which of these mammals lay eggs?

• Elephant

• Kangaroo

• Dolphin

• Platypus

What is a common feature of marsupials?

• They lay eggs.

• They have pouches for their young.

• They are aquatic.

• They hibernate.

Which mammal is known for nursing its young for a very short period?

• Kangaroo

• Hooded seal

• Elephant

• Orangutan

How do mammals generally maintain their body temperature?

• By basking in the sun

• By being cold-blooded

• By maintaining a constant internal temperature

• By changing color

Which type of diet includes both plants and meat?

• Herbivorous

• Omnivorous

• Carnivorous

• Insectivorous

What is the primary reason mammals need more energy than cold-blooded animals?

• They live in colder climates.

• They are larger in size.

• They maintain a stable body temperature.

• They have more fur.

Which of the following is NOT a reason mammals are kept by humans?

• To lay eggs for consumption

• To perform work

• To provide food

• For companionship as pets