Encyclopedia of Earth
Encyclopedia of Earth: Evolutionary Biology: Mammal
Article explaining the basic characteristics of mammals, their diet, reproduction, behavior, conservation concerns, taxonomy, and their evolution. (Published: September 23, 2010)
CK-12 Foundation
Ck 12: Life Science: Mammal Classification
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] Traditionally, mammals were divided into groups based on their characteristics. Scientists took into consideration their anatomy, their habitats, and their feeding...
CK-12 Foundation
Ck 12: Life Science: Mammal Characteristics
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] What is a mammal? They walk, run, swim, and fly. They live in the ocean, fly in the sky, walk on the prairies, and run in the savanna. There is a tremendous amount...
Wikimedia
Wikipedia: Mammal
Wikipedia, an open-source encyclopedia, provides great information on mammals. Content includes a look at mammal characteristics, origins, classification, and more.
CK-12 Foundation
Ck 12: Biology: Mammals Study Guide
An illustrated overview of the characteristics and behaviors of mammals.
San Diego Zoo Global
San Diego Zoo: Kids: Mammals
What is a mammal? Find out some common characteristics here.
McGraw Hill
Glencoe Biology: Mammal Characteristics: Self Check Quiz
Try these five multiple-choice questions about mammal characteristics. After submitting answers, students can review the material.
University of Michigan
Bio Kids Critter Catalog: Mammals
This comprehensive site defines mammals in general and then focuses specifically on mammals found in southeastern Michigan. A complete description is given of each mammal along with pictures, sounds, specimens, and classification...
Discovery Education
Discovery Education: What's a Mammal?
A comprehensive lesson plan that reviews the characteristics of mammals. Contains a number of interesting links, suggested readings, and a three-point evaluation rubric.
Regents of the University of Michigan
Animal Diversity Web: Mammalia
For an overview of the anatomy and characteristics of mammals, visit this Animal Diversity Website. Discusses characteristics not found in other animals, the function of their hair, and their production of milk.
Alabama Learning Exchange
Alex: My Book About Animals
This lesson will allow students an opportunity to create a book about the different characteristics of mammals, birds, fish, reptiles, and insects. This lesson can be used as a wrap-up project for a unit on animals. This is a fun way for...
University of California
Ucmp: Marsupial Mammals
This museum site from the University of California details the various characteristics of marsupials, or pouched mammals. Content also includes information about specific species.
Better Lesson
Better Lesson: Mammals and Their Parents, Perfect Together
Third graders identify and interpret traits that are found in mammals by noticing differences among animals of the same species. Make a claim that traits are inherited from parents that is supported by evidence.
CK-12 Foundation
Ck 12: Life Science: 10.22 Mammal Classification
Understand how all mammals are divided into groups by similar characteristics.
CK-12 Foundation
Ck 12: Life Science: Vertebrate Characteristics
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] Vertebrates are animals with backbones. These include fish, amphibians, reptiles, birds, and mammals. Learn more about vertebrate characteristics in this learning...
CK-12 Foundation
Ck 12: Biology: Mammal Characteristics
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] Covers the characteristics and traits of mammals.
ClassFlow
Class Flow: Mammals, What Are We?
[Free Registration/Login Required] In this flipchart students learn the characteristics of mammals and practice identifying mammals and non-mammals.
National Geographic Kids
National Geographic Kids: Animals: Giraffes
This multi-media National Geographic site includes video and audio clips and fun facts all about giraffes. Students can even send a postcard to a friend.
Smithsonian Institution
National Museum of Natural History: North American Mammals
This concise site contains photos of North American mammals along with a map showing where they currently can be found. Includes links to other mammal sites.
Sea World Parks & Entertainment
Sea World: Killer Whales
Outlines the characteristics of the killer whale, including classification, habitat, behaviors, and conservation. Helps students identify with whales with a list of "Books for Young Readers." Information at a level of upper intermediate...
Sea World Parks & Entertainment
Sea World: Harbor Seals
Outlines the characteristics of the harbor seal, including classification, habitat, behaviors, and conservation. Helps students identify with seals with a list of "Books for Young Readers." Information at a level of upper intermediate or...
University of California
Ucmp: Placental Mammals
This brief article defines "placental mammals," lists examples of these animals, and describes the characteristics which render their classification.
PBS
Pbs Nature Critter Guide: Giraffe
Did you know that giraffes are vegetarians? You can find out some more interesting facts and information about giraffes when you visit this resource.