Mammal Orders

Scandentia; Small, roughly squirrel-shaped mammals characterized by generally long tail, large eyes, pointed snout, and lacking the prominent vibrissae (whiskers) of squirrels.

20 Species of Tree Shrews

Tubulidentata; Burrowing, nocturnal placental mammals; have a long snout, arched back and coarse fur. Their diet consists of primarily ants and termites.

Aardvark

Edentata or Xenarthra; Mammals with poorly developed or no teeth.

Anteater, Sloth, Armadillo

Primates; Have the largest brain for their body size; form complex social units. Many species possess adaptations suited for life in the trees, including dexterous hands and a prehensile tail.

Apes, Chimps, Humans, Prosimians, Monkeys

Proboscidea; The largest land animals alive today. Have a long, boneless trunk.

Asian Elephant, African Elephant

Chiroptera; Navigate in the dark with a sonar system.

Bat, Flying Fox

Carnivora; Large predators of the animal kingdom. Most have keen senses of sight and smell.

Dog, Cat, Raccoon, Bear

Sirenia; Tubby, clumsy-looking aquatic herbivores.

Dugong, Manatee

Pholidota; Nocturnal mammals that have large, plate-like scales covering their body; the only mammal that has keratin scales.

Eight Species of Pangolins

Macroscelidea; Long, narrow snout, live in burrows, eat insects. Active mainly during daytime and move about by hopping with long hind legs.

Elephant Shrew

Lagomorpha; Small, swiftly running herbivores with powerful hind legs.

Hare, Rabbit, Pika

Marsupials; give birth to live young but babies are born very immature. Found in Australia, New Guinea, Asia, Americas.

Kangaroos, Tasmanian Devil, Koala, Opossum

Rodentia; have 2 incisors which continue to grow throughout their life. Famous for their reproductive powers.

Mice, Squirrel, Hamster

Dermoptera; Large, tree-dwelling nocturnal herbivores that glide using a flap of skin that forms a sail-like surface between their outstretched legs.

Philippine Flying Lemur, Sunda Flying Lemur

Artiodactyla; Hoofed herbivores with an even number of toes.

Pig, Camel, Deer

Monotremes; most primitive mammals. Found in Australia, Tasmania, New Guinea.

Platypus,Echidna

Hyracoidea; Hyraxes have thick, dense fur, a rotund body, round head, short legs, and a short tail. The underside of their feet have specialized, soft ads that enhance their grip.

Rock Hyrax, Tree Hyrax

Pinnipedia; Feed in the sea but mate and sleep on land.

Seal, Sea Lions, Walrus

Insectivora; Most have long pointed snout that they use to root for worms and insects.

Shrew, Mole, Hedgehogs

Cetacea; They breathe through a blowhole, or nostril on top of the head. A thick layer of blubber serves as insulation.

Whale, Dolphin, Porpoise

Perissodactyla; Hoofed herbivores with an odd number of toes.

Zebra, Horse, Rhino