What Is a Mammal?: Video Review

The video explores the fascinating features of mammals, starting with common traits like having a backbone, being warm-blooded, and having hair or fur. It then examines the diverse habitats of mammals, including land, air, and water. The major groups of mammals, such as monotremes, marsupials, and placental mammals, are discussed. Finally, the video delves into the diversity within placental mammals, rounding out the investigation into the lives of these intriguing creatures.

Which of the following is a common characteristic of most mammals?

• Laying eggs

• Having a backbone

• Being cold-blooded

• Having scales

In which of the following environments can mammals be found?

• Only on land

• Only in water

• In land, air, and water

• Only in the air

Which of the following is NOT a major group of mammals?

• Monotremes

• Marsupials

• Reptiles

• Placental mammals

What is a unique feature of placental mammals?

• They give birth to live young

• They lay eggs

• They have pouches

• They are cold-blooded

Which group of mammals is known for having a pouch to carry their young?

• Marsupials

• Birds

• Monotremes

• Placental mammals