Book 33, Question 4 · Video
About how many kinds of mammals are known to science?
Scientists know of about 6,500 kinds of mammals. That sounds like a lot, but there are many more kinds of birds, fish, and insects. Mammals live on land, in the sea, in the air, and underground. They range from tiny shrews to enormous elephants. New mammals are still found now and then, especially small ones that hide in forests.
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Intro
Hi there, curious minds! I'm Crafty Clover! Let's discover something amazing. About how many kinds of mammals are known to science?
The Big Idea
How many kinds of mammals are there? Let's count! You might be surprised.
About 6,500
Step one: About 6,500. Scientists know of about 6,500 kinds of mammals. That sounds like a lot, but there are many more kinds of birds, fish, and insects.
Everywhere
Step two: Everywhere. Mammals live on land, in the sea, in the air, and underground. They range from tiny shrews to enormous elephants.
Still Finding
Step three: Still Finding. New mammals are still found now and then. Most are small ones, like shrews, bats, and rodents, that hide in forests.
A Closer Look
Let's take a closer look! Many kinds. Whales. Bats. Moles.
Quick Facts
Quick facts! There are far more kinds of insects than mammals. There are about 6,500 kinds of mammals. New mammals are often small. They range from shrews to elephants.
Think Like a Scientist
Now, think like a scientist! Set a timer for one minute. Name as many different mammals as you can. Write them down. Challenge a friend to beat your number. Did you include bats and whales?
Outro
Scientists know about 6,500 kinds of mammals, far fewer than insects. Mammals live on land, in the sea, in the air, and underground, from tiny shrews to huge elephants, and new small ones are still being found. Science is amazing! The world is full of surprises. Keep asking big questions, and keep exploring with me! Crafty Clover can be found on Amazon Books, Google Bookstore, and Apple Books. Available for purchase or download! Bye for now!