Article explaining the basic characteristics of mammals, their diet, reproduction, behavior, conservation concerns, taxonomy, and their evolution. (Published: September 23, 2010)

[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...

A comprehensive lesson plan that reviews the characteristics of mammals. Contains a number of interesting links, suggested readings, and a three-point evaluation rubric.

This lesson plan will allow students an opportunity to create a book about the different characteristics of mammals, birds, fish, reptiles, and insects. This lesson plan can be used as a wrap-up project for a unit on animals. This is a...

An overview of mammal characteristics.

An illustrated overview of the characteristics and behaviors of mammals.

Wikipedia, an open-source encyclopedia, provides great information on mammals. Content includes a look at mammal characteristics, origins, classification, and more.

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...

What is a mammal? Find out some common characteristics here.

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.

This museum site from the University of California details the various characteristics of marsupials, or pouched mammals. Content also includes information about specific species.

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.

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...

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...

[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...

Flip this interactive OLogy card to find questions and answers, fast facts, and other bite-size pieces of information to help you understand important characteristics of the Kryptobaatar, a prehistoric mammal.

[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] Covers the characteristics and traits of mammals.

[Free Registration/Login Required] In this flipchart students learn the characteristics of mammals and practice identifying mammals and non-mammals.

Detailed website that was a companion to a 1995 traveling exhibit of the Smithsonian. Links to lesson plans and other educational materials are at the bottom of the page. Enter the exhibition to explore the world of the ocean.

Brief overview of the characteristics of the Groundhog, the only animal that has a holiday associated with it.

Get the facts about the Arctic Fox. Besides finding a physical description of Canada's smallest fox, you'll also learn about some of its unique facts and characteristics. Also included in this Mammal Fact Sheet on the Arctic Fox is...

Get the facts about the Canada Lynx. Besides finding a detailed description of this predatory feline, you'll also learn about some of its unique facts and characteristics. Also included in this Mammal Fact Sheet on Canada Lynx is...

Did you know that giraffes are vegetarians? You can find out some more interesting facts and information about giraffes when you visit this resource.

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.