What is a Mammal

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What is a Mammal?

• By Amy Barker
• A Third Grade Presentation Lesson on Mammals

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A Mammal is

• An animal with hair that is warm-blooded and
  feeds its young with milk.

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Mammals are

• Warm-blooded
• Produce milk for young (mammary glands)
• Have hair, fur, or rubbery skin
• Most have live births, but some lay eggs

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This is a mammal

• The Largest Land Mammal

The African Elephant
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This is not a Mammal

• Birds are not mammals

The Bald Eagle
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This is a Mammal

• It is the largest mammal on Earth

The Blue Whale
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This is not a Mammal
The American Alligator

• It is a reptile

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Time to Practice
Take out a piece of paper and a pencil.
Or print off an activity sheet by clicking the
button.
Circle Yes if the animal is a mammal or No if it
is not a mammal.
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Is this a Mammal?
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Is this a Mammal?
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Is this a Mammal?
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Is this a Mammal?
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How did you do?

• It is time to check your answers.

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Answers
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References

• http//www.dcn.davis.ca.us/platypus/platwhat.html
  
• http//www.tridian.com/content/lessons.html
• http//yahooligans.yahoo.com/content/animals/

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Activity Sheet