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