Magnificent Mammals: Placental Mammals

The video discusses the diversity and characteristics of placental mammals, which are nourished by the placenta during a long gestation period. It covers various orders, including rodents, lagomorphs, bats, ungulates, carnivores, primates, and aquatic mammals, highlighting their unique features and ecological roles. Rodents are plant eaters with chisel-like teeth, while bats are the only flying mammals. Ungulates are divided into Artiodactyla and Perissodactyla based on toe numbers. Carnivores are meat eaters with specialized teeth, and primates are known for their intelligence and opposable thumbs. Aquatic mammals like whales and dolphins are excellent swimmers.

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