The video explains that camels, polar bears, bats, and seals, despite their differences, are all mammals because they have fur. Fur serves various purposes, such as keeping mammals warm, providing camouflage, and offering protection from predators. Even mammals with minimal visible fur, like the naked mole rat and humpback whale, are classified as mammals. The video highlights the diversity and functionality of fur in the animal kingdom.

Which of the following animals is classified as a mammal due to its fur?

• Crocodile

• Camel

• Eagle

• Frog

What is one reason why some mammals have very little visible fur?

• They live in hot climates

• They are aquatic animals

• They are nocturnal

• Their fur is in the form of hair

How does the fur of a snow leopard help it survive in its environment?

• By making it faster

• By helping it blend into the mountainside

• By providing a source of food

• By making it more attractive to mates

What is a protective feature of a porcupine's fur?

• It emits a foul odor

• It is waterproof

• It is spiky to deter predators

• It changes color with the seasons

What common feature classifies animals like camels and seals as mammals?

• They have scales

• They are cold-blooded

• They lay eggs

• They have fur