#mammals

The world's largest whale by weight is the blue whale (Balaenoptera musculus). Adult blue whales can weigh anywhere from 100 to 200 tons (200,000 to...    Read more

Pollinators play a crucial role in the reproduction of many plant species by transferring pollen from one flower to another. This process allows the...    Read more

The animal with the thickest fur in the world is the musk ox, also known as Ovibos moschatus. These large mammals are found in the Arctic regions of...    Read more

The tallest mammal in the world is the giraffe (scientific name: Giraffa camelopardalis), which is native to Africa. Giraffes are known for their...    Read more

The African elephant has the longest gestation period of any mammal, lasting approximately 22 months. During this time, the female elephant carries...    Read more

The platypus is a fascinating and unique mammal found in Australia, and it is the only mammal that lays eggs. The platypus is classified as a...    Read more

The mammal with the lowest heart rate is the American shrew mole. Its heart rate is only about 5-10 beats per minute, which is the slowest of any...    Read more

The only mammal that can truly fly is the bat. Bats are the only mammals that have wings and are capable of sustained flight. There are over 1,300...    Read more

The most common type of mammal in the world is the rodent. There are over 2,200 species of rodents that can be found all over the globe, except for...    Read more

The animal with the longest period of sleep for a mammal is the koala. Koalas can sleep for up to 22 hours per day, due to their low metabolic rate...    Read more