Use this slideshow to introduce students to some of the defining characteristics of mammals.
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Eyewitness: Mammal
Here is a spectacular and informative guide to the natural world of mammals, offer a unique "eyewitness" view of the natural history of mammal behavior and anatomy through stunning real-life photographs.
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Objective
Students will learn about some of the traits that mammals share.
Suggested Time
15 minutes
Reading Level
Upper Elementary
Teacher Background
As far as we know, mammals appeared on Earth some 200 million years ago. We know because we have found their fossils: bones, teeth, and other
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Continue the Conversation
Point out to students that mammals share many characteristics with other groups of animals as well. For example, all mammals are vertebrates—but so are birds, amphibians, and reptiles!
Write about it
Have students "invent" a new mammal! They can draw a picture of the mammal and then describe how the animal illustrates the mammalian traits, or characteristics, they've just learned about.
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